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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.55, 3,246.75 and 932.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.55, 3,246.75 and 932.27 is: 1,398.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.55 : 3,246.75 = 932.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.55/3,246.75 = 932.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.55x = 3,246.75 × 932.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.55x = 3,026,831.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,831.39/2,164.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.37

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