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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.13, 3,244.05 and 1,285.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.13, 3,244.05 and 1,285.47 is: 1,926.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.13 : 3,244.05 = 1,285.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.13/3,244.05 = 1,285.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.13x = 3,244.05 × 1,285.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.13x = 4,170,128.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,170,128.95/2,165.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.04

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