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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.40, 3,244.01 and 1,068.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.40, 3,244.01 and 1,068.48 is: 1,600.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.40 : 3,244.01 = 1,068.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.40/3,244.01 = 1,068.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.40x = 3,244.01 × 1,068.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.40x = 3,466,143.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,466,143.58/2,165.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.70

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