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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.20, 3,246.48 and 1,396.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.20, 3,246.48 and 1,396.08 is: 2,091.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.20 : 3,246.48 = 1,396.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.20/3,246.48 = 1,396.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.20x = 3,246.48 × 1,396.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.20x = 4,532,345.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,532,345.80/2,167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.34

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