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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.06, 3,203.43 and 1,148.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.06, 3,203.43 and 1,148.27 is: 1,722.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.06 : 3,203.43 = 1,148.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.06/3,203.43 = 1,148.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.06x = 3,203.43 × 1,148.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.06x = 3,678,386.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,678,386.55/2,136.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.04

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