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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.98, 3,248.45 and 932.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.98, 3,248.45 and 932.72 is: 1,399.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.98 : 3,248.45 = 932.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.98/3,248.45 = 932.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.98x = 3,248.45 × 932.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.98x = 3,029,882.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,882.12/2,164.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.50

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