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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.38, 3,248.55 and 1,010.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.38, 3,248.55 and 1,010.50 is: 1,515.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.38 : 3,248.55 = 1,010.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.38/3,248.55 = 1,010.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.38x = 3,248.55 × 1,010.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.38x = 3,282,659.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,282,659.78/2,165.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.97

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