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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.38, 3,239.63 and 1,646.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.38, 3,239.63 and 1,646.88 is: 2,463.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.38 : 3,239.63 = 1,646.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.38/3,239.63 = 1,646.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.38x = 3,239.63 × 1,646.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.38x = 5,335,281.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,335,281.85/2,165.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,463.90

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