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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.36, 3,258.12 and 1,130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.36, 3,258.12 and 1,130.96 is: 1,697.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.36 : 3,258.12 = 1,130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.36/3,258.12 = 1,130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.36x = 3,258.12 × 1,130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.36x = 3,684,803.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,684,803.40/2,171.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.00

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