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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.10, 3,204.45 and 1,162.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.10, 3,204.45 and 1,162.10 is: 1,744.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.10 : 3,204.45 = 1,162.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.10/3,204.45 = 1,162.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.10x = 3,204.45 × 1,162.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.10x = 3,723,891.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,723,891.35/2,134.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.95

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