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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.57, 3,246.27 and 1,383.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.57, 3,246.27 and 1,383.36 is: 2,073.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.57 : 3,246.27 = 1,383.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.57/3,246.27 = 1,383.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.57x = 3,246.27 × 1,383.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.57x = 4,490,760.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,490,760.07/2,165.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.71

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