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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.19, 3,086.33 and 1,132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.19, 3,086.33 and 1,132.16 is: 1,699.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.19 : 3,086.33 = 1,132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.19/3,086.33 = 1,132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.19x = 3,086.33 × 1,132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.19x = 3,494,198.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,198.28/2,056.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.36

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