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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.22, 3,137.36 and 1,051.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.22, 3,137.36 and 1,051.18 is: 1,577.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.22 : 3,137.36 = 1,051.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.22/3,137.36 = 1,051.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.22x = 3,137.36 × 1,051.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.22x = 3,297,930.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,297,930.08/2,091.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.04

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