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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.01, 3,192.53 and 1,206.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.01, 3,192.53 and 1,206.18 is: 1,806.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.01 : 3,192.53 = 1,206.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.01/3,192.53 = 1,206.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.01x = 3,192.53 × 1,206.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.01x = 3,850,759.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,850,759.80/2,132.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.16

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