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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.68, 2,988.47 and 1,326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.68, 2,988.47 and 1,326.04 is: 1,829.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.68 : 2,988.47 = 1,326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.68/2,988.47 = 1,326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.68x = 2,988.47 × 1,326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.68x = 3,962,830.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,962,830.76/2,165.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.83

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