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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.40, 3,245.40 and 931.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.40, 3,245.40 and 931.60 is: 1,396.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.40 : 3,245.40 = 931.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.40/3,245.40 = 931.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.40x = 3,245.40 × 931.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.40x = 3,023,414.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,414.64/2,164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.88

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