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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.76, 3,204.60 and 1,161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.76, 3,204.60 and 1,161.52 is: 1,742.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.76 : 3,204.60 = 1,161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.76/3,204.60 = 1,161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.76x = 3,204.60 × 1,161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.76x = 3,722,206.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722,206.99/2,135.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.80

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