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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.32, 3,224.34 and 2,059.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.32, 3,224.34 and 2,059.83 is: 3,068.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.32 : 3,224.34 = 2,059.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.32/3,224.34 = 2,059.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.32x = 3,224.34 × 2,059.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.32x = 6,641,592.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,641,592.26/2,164.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.67

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