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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.20, 3,203.28 and 1,096.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.20, 3,203.28 and 1,096.70 is: 1,644.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.20 : 3,203.28 = 1,096.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.20/3,203.28 = 1,096.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.20x = 3,203.28 × 1,096.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.20x = 3,513,037.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,513,037.18/2,136.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.53

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