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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.80, 3,236.72 and 1,061.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.80, 3,236.72 and 1,061.20 is: 1,591.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.80 : 3,236.72 = 1,061.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.80/3,236.72 = 1,061.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.80x = 3,236.72 × 1,061.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.80x = 3,434,807.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,434,807.26/2,157.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.81

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