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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.16, 3,009.25 and 1,236.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.16, 3,009.25 and 1,236.84 is: 1,706.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.16 : 3,009.25 = 1,236.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.16/3,009.25 = 1,236.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.16x = 3,009.25 × 1,236.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.16x = 3,721,951.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,721,951.03/2,181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.41

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