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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.57, 3,259.86 and 1,134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.57, 3,259.86 and 1,134.03 is: 1,699.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.57 : 3,259.86 = 1,134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.57/3,259.86 = 1,134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.57x = 3,259.86 × 1,134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.57x = 3,696,779.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,696,779.04/2,175.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.22

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