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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.72, 3,155.52 and 1,129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.72, 3,155.52 and 1,129.12 is: 1,694.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.72 : 3,155.52 = 1,129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.72/3,155.52 = 1,129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.72x = 3,155.52 × 1,129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.72x = 3,562,960.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,562,960.74/2,102.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.45

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