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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.13, 3,126.46 and 1,161.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.13, 3,126.46 and 1,161.21 is: 1,740.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.13 : 3,126.46 = 1,161.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.13/3,126.46 = 1,161.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.13x = 3,126.46 × 1,161.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.13x = 3,630,476.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,630,476.62/2,086.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.29

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