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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.48, 3,246.86 and 915.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.48, 3,246.86 and 915.43 is: 1,372.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.48 : 3,246.86 = 915.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.48/3,246.86 = 915.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.48x = 3,246.86 × 915.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.48x = 2,972,255.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,255.67/2,165.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.56

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