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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.44, 3,248.50 and 933.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.44, 3,248.50 and 933.20 is: 1,399.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.44 : 3,248.50 = 933.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.44/3,248.50 = 933.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.44x = 3,248.50 × 933.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.44x = 3,031,500.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,031,500.20/2,165.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.95

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