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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.38, 3,254.31 and 1,243.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.38, 3,254.31 and 1,243.98 is: 1,867.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.38 : 3,254.31 = 1,243.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.38/3,254.31 = 1,243.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.38x = 3,254.31 × 1,243.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.38x = 4,048,296.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,048,296.55/2,167.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.83

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