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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.05, 3,235.64 and 1,290.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.05, 3,235.64 and 1,290.75 is: 1,936.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.05 : 3,235.64 = 1,290.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.05/3,235.64 = 1,290.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.05x = 3,235.64 × 1,290.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.05x = 4,176,395.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,176,395.88/2,157.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.17

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