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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.02, 3,204.03 and 1,161.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.02, 3,204.03 and 1,161.86 is: 1,742.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.02 : 3,204.03 = 1,161.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.02/3,204.03 = 1,161.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.02x = 3,204.03 × 1,161.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.02x = 3,722,634.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722,634.30/2,136.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.79

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