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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.34, 3,248.88 and 1,069.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.34, 3,248.88 and 1,069.68 is: 1,604.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.34 : 3,248.88 = 1,069.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.34/3,248.88 = 1,069.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.34x = 3,248.88 × 1,069.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.34x = 3,475,261.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,475,261.96/2,165.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.95

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