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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.34, 3,207.12 and 1,770.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.34, 3,207.12 and 1,770.22 is: 2,658.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.34 : 3,207.12 = 1,770.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.34/3,207.12 = 1,770.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.34x = 3,207.12 × 1,770.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.34x = 5,677,291.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,677,291.18/2,135.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.72

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