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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.03, 3,236.56 and 1,062.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.03, 3,236.56 and 1,062.32 is: 1,593.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.03 : 3,236.56 = 1,062.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.03/3,236.56 = 1,062.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.03x = 3,236.56 × 1,062.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.03x = 3,438,243.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,438,243.58/2,157.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.97

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