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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.72, 3,261.58 and 1,959.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.72, 3,261.58 and 1,959.52 is: 2,952.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.72 : 3,261.58 = 1,959.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.72/3,261.58 = 1,959.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.72x = 3,261.58 × 1,959.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.72x = 6,391,131.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,391,131.24/2,164.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,952.41

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