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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.82, 3,239.69 and 1,235.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.82, 3,239.69 and 1,235.99 is: 1,852.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.82 : 3,239.69 = 1,235.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.82/3,239.69 = 1,235.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.82x = 3,239.69 × 1,235.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.82x = 4,004,207.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004,207.66/2,161.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.24

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