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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.78, 3,207.63 and 1,162.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.78, 3,207.63 and 1,162.42 is: 1,744.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.78 : 3,207.63 = 1,162.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.78/3,207.63 = 1,162.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.78x = 3,207.63 × 1,162.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.78x = 3,728,613.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,613.26/2,137.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.15

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