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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.55, 3,246.83 and 2,103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.55, 3,246.83 and 2,103.80 is: 3,155.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.55 : 3,246.83 = 2,103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.55/3,246.83 = 2,103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.55x = 3,246.83 × 2,103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.55x = 6,830,670.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,830,670.44/2,164.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.70

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