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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.68, 3,243 and 1,187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.68, 3,243 and 1,187.28 is: 1,781.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.68 : 3,243 = 1,187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.68/3,243 = 1,187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.68x = 3,243 × 1,187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.68x = 3,850,349.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,850,349.04/2,161.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.18

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