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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.52, 3,251 and 1,804.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.52, 3,251 and 1,804.72 is: 2,709.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.52 : 3,251 = 1,804.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.52/3,251 = 1,804.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.52x = 3,251 × 1,804.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.52x = 5,867,144.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,867,144.72/2,165.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,709.35

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