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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.67, 3,232.20 and 1,061.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.67, 3,232.20 and 1,061.34 is: 1,590.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.67 : 3,232.20 = 1,061.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.67/3,232.20 = 1,061.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.67x = 3,232.20 × 1,061.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.67x = 3,430,463.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430,463.15/2,156.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.63

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