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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.17, 3,245.66 and 931.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.17, 3,245.66 and 931.31 is: 1,396.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.17 : 3,245.66 = 931.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.17/3,245.66 = 931.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.17x = 3,245.66 × 931.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.17x = 3,022,715.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,022,715.61/2,164.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.71

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