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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.10, 3,157.65 and 1,131.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.10, 3,157.65 and 1,131.66 is: 1,697.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.10 : 3,157.65 = 1,131.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.10/3,157.65 = 1,131.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.10x = 3,157.65 × 1,131.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.10x = 3,573,386.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573,386.20/2,105.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.49

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