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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.99, 3,204.62 and 1,096.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.99, 3,204.62 and 1,096.73 is: 1,645.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.99 : 3,204.62 = 1,096.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.99/3,204.62 = 1,096.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.99x = 3,204.62 × 1,096.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.99x = 3,514,602.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,514,602.89/2,135.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.42

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