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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.44, 3,205.58 and 1,040.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.44, 3,205.58 and 1,040.82 is: 1,561.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.44 : 3,205.58 = 1,040.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.44/3,205.58 = 1,040.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.44x = 3,205.58 × 1,040.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.44x = 3,336,414.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,336,414.55/2,136.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.67

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