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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.66, 3,236.54 and 1,061.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.66, 3,236.54 and 1,061.34 is: 1,592.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.66 : 3,236.54 = 1,061.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.66/3,236.54 = 1,061.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.66x = 3,236.54 × 1,061.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.66x = 3,435,064.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435,064.06/2,156.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.77

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