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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.76, 3,204.83 and 1,161.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.76, 3,204.83 and 1,161.93 is: 1,743.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.76 : 3,204.83 = 1,161.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.76/3,204.83 = 1,161.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.76x = 3,204.83 × 1,161.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.76x = 3,723,788.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,723,788.12/2,135.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.54

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