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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.55, 3,243.01 and 1,243.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.55, 3,243.01 and 1,243.55 is: 1,860.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.55 : 3,243.01 = 1,243.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.55/3,243.01 = 1,243.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.55x = 3,243.01 × 1,243.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.55x = 4,032,845.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,845.09/2,167.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.55

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