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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.22, 3,246.77 and 1,124.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.22, 3,246.77 and 1,124.96 is: 1,686.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.22 : 3,246.77 = 1,124.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.22/3,246.77 = 1,124.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.22x = 3,246.77 × 1,124.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.22x = 3,652,472.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,652,472.96/2,165.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.88

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