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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.28, 3,241.80 and 1,683.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.28, 3,241.80 and 1,683.96 is: 2,521.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.28 : 3,241.80 = 1,683.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.28/3,241.80 = 1,683.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.28x = 3,241.80 × 1,683.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.28x = 5,459,061.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,459,061.53/2,165.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,521.18

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