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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.50, 3,246.21 and 1,054.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.50, 3,246.21 and 1,054.22 is: 1,580.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.50 : 3,246.21 = 1,054.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.50/3,246.21 = 1,054.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.50x = 3,246.21 × 1,054.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.50x = 3,422,203.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,422,203.28/2,165.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.33

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