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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.86, 3,246.60 and 1,383.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.86, 3,246.60 and 1,383.78 is: 2,075.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.86 : 3,246.60 = 1,383.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.86/3,246.60 = 1,383.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.86x = 3,246.60 × 1,383.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.86x = 4,492,580.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,492,580.15/2,164.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.23

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