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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.59, 3,232.72 and 1,902.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.59, 3,232.72 and 1,902.86 is: 2,840.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.59 : 3,232.72 = 1,902.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.59/3,232.72 = 1,902.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.59x = 3,232.72 × 1,902.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.59x = 6,151,406.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,151,406.07/2,165.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.52

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