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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.47, 3,242.43 and 1,065.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.47, 3,242.43 and 1,065.51 is: 1,596.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.47 : 3,242.43 = 1,065.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.47/3,242.43 = 1,065.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.47x = 3,242.43 × 1,065.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.47x = 3,454,841.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,454,841.59/2,164.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.16

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