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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.98, 3,240.84 and 1,285.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.98, 3,240.84 and 1,285.26 is: 1,923.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.98 : 3,240.84 = 1,285.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.98/3,240.84 = 1,285.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.98x = 3,240.84 × 1,285.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.98x = 4,165,305.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,165,305.81/2,165.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.06

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