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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.30, 3,246.96 and 1,069.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.30, 3,246.96 and 1,069.23 is: 1,603.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.30 : 3,246.96 = 1,069.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.30/3,246.96 = 1,069.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.30x = 3,246.96 × 1,069.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.30x = 3,471,747.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,747.04/2,165.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.36

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