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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.15, 3,247.72 and 1,240.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.15, 3,247.72 and 1,240.07 is: 1,860.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.15 : 3,247.72 = 1,240.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.15/3,247.72 = 1,240.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.15x = 3,247.72 × 1,240.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.15x = 4,027,387.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,027,387.78/2,165.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.10

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