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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.80, 3,245.94 and 1,009

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.80, 3,245.94 and 1,009 is: 1,512.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.80 : 3,245.94 = 1,009 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.80/3,245.94 = 1,009/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.80x = 3,245.94 × 1,009
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.80x = 3,275,153.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,275,153.46/2,165.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.21

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