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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.11, 3,237.63 and 1,236.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.11, 3,237.63 and 1,236.31 is: 1,853.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.11 : 3,237.63 = 1,236.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.11/3,237.63 = 1,236.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.11x = 3,237.63 × 1,236.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.11x = 4,002,701.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,002,701.62/2,160.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.01

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