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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.64, 3,236.82 and 1,062.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.64, 3,236.82 and 1,062.10 is: 1,593.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.64 : 3,236.82 = 1,062.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.64/3,236.82 = 1,062.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.64x = 3,236.82 × 1,062.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.64x = 3,437,826.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,437,826.52/2,157.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.33

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