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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.05, 2,943.38 and 1,575.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.05, 2,943.38 and 1,575.63 is: 2,171.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.05 : 2,943.38 = 1,575.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.05/2,943.38 = 1,575.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.05x = 2,943.38 × 1,575.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.05x = 4,637,673.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,637,673.63/2,136.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.14

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