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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.15, 2,986.28 and 1,325.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.15, 2,986.28 and 1,325.06 is: 1,828.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.15 : 2,986.28 = 1,325.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.15/2,986.28 = 1,325.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.15x = 2,986.28 × 1,325.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.15x = 3,957,003.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,957,003.49/2,164.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.44

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