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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.60, 2,987.20 and 1,325.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.60, 2,987.20 and 1,325.29 is: 1,828.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.60 : 2,987.20 = 1,325.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.60/2,987.20 = 1,325.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.60x = 2,987.20 × 1,325.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.60x = 3,958,891.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958,891.35/2,164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.93

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