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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.10, 3,265.83 and 1,152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.10, 3,265.83 and 1,152.94 is: 1,726.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.10 : 3,265.83 = 1,152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.10/3,265.83 = 1,152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.10x = 3,265.83 × 1,152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.10x = 3,765,306.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,306.04/2,181.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.33

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