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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.36, 3,235.62 and 1,771.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.36, 3,235.62 and 1,771.56 is: 2,653.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.36 : 3,235.62 = 1,771.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.36/3,235.62 = 1,771.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.36x = 3,235.62 × 1,771.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.36x = 5,732,094.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,732,094.97/2,160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,653.31

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