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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.79, 3,249.23 and 1,340.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.79, 3,249.23 and 1,340.57 is: 2,012.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.79 : 3,249.23 = 1,340.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.79/3,249.23 = 1,340.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.79x = 3,249.23 × 1,340.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.79x = 4,355,797.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,355,797.31/2,164.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.12

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