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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.52, 3,150.78 and 1,132.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.52, 3,150.78 and 1,132.77 is: 1,699.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.52 : 3,150.78 = 1,132.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.52/3,150.78 = 1,132.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.52x = 3,150.78 × 1,132.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.52x = 3,569,109.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,569,109.06/2,100.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.16

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