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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.06, 3,234.56 and 1,181.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.06, 3,234.56 and 1,181.66 is: 1,772.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.06 : 3,234.56 = 1,181.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.06/3,234.56 = 1,181.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.06x = 3,234.56 × 1,181.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.06x = 3,822,136.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822,136.95/2,156.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.75

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