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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.17, 3,245.77 and 932.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.17, 3,245.77 and 932.16 is: 1,398.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.17 : 3,245.77 = 932.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.17/3,245.77 = 932.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.17x = 3,245.77 × 932.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.17x = 3,025,576.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025,576.96/2,164.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.03

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