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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.22, 3,156.27 and 1,129.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.22, 3,156.27 and 1,129.62 is: 1,695.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.22 : 3,156.27 = 1,129.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.22/3,156.27 = 1,129.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.22x = 3,156.27 × 1,129.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.22x = 3,565,385.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,565,385.72/2,103.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.20

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