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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.84, 3,205.26 and 1,163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.84, 3,205.26 and 1,163.40 is: 1,745.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.84 : 3,205.26 = 1,163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.84/3,205.26 = 1,163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.84x = 3,205.26 × 1,163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.84x = 3,728,999.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,999.48/2,136.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.10

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