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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.64, 3,241.78 and 1,383.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.64, 3,241.78 and 1,383.06 is: 2,070.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.64 : 3,241.78 = 1,383.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.64/3,241.78 = 1,383.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.64x = 3,241.78 × 1,383.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.64x = 4,483,576.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,483,576.25/2,165.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,070.32

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