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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.06, 3,236.06 and 1,182.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.06, 3,236.06 and 1,182.66 is: 1,774.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.06 : 3,236.06 = 1,182.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.06/3,236.06 = 1,182.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.06x = 3,236.06 × 1,182.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.06x = 3,827,158.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,158.72/2,157.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.25

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