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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.65, 3,248.87 and 1,243.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.65, 3,248.87 and 1,243.85 is: 1,864.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.65 : 3,248.87 = 1,243.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.65/3,248.87 = 1,243.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.65x = 3,248.87 × 1,243.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.65x = 4,041,084.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,041,084.49/2,167.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,864.27

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