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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.82, 3,243.69 and 1,433.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.82, 3,243.69 and 1,433.28 is: 2,146.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.82 : 3,243.69 = 1,433.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.82/3,243.69 = 1,433.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.82x = 3,243.69 × 1,433.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.82x = 4,649,116.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,649,116.00/2,165.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.58

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