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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.30, 3,247.83 and 1,240.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.30, 3,247.83 and 1,240.28 is: 1,860.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.30 : 3,247.83 = 1,240.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.30/3,247.83 = 1,240.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.30x = 3,247.83 × 1,240.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.30x = 4,028,202.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,028,202.35/2,165.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.35

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