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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.24, 3,246.24 and 1,190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.24, 3,246.24 and 1,190 is: 1,784.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.24 : 3,246.24 = 1,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.24/3,246.24 = 1,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.24x = 3,246.24 × 1,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.24x = 3,863,025.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,863,025.60/2,165.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.11

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