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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.72, 3,144.66 and 2,032.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.72, 3,144.66 and 2,032.16 is: 3,036.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.72 : 3,144.66 = 2,032.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.72/3,144.66 = 2,032.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.72x = 3,144.66 × 2,032.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.72x = 6,390,452.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,390,452.27/2,104.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.25

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