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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.48, 3,157.26 and 1,131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.48, 3,157.26 and 1,131.32 is: 1,696.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.48 : 3,157.26 = 1,131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.48/3,157.26 = 1,131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.48x = 3,157.26 × 1,131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.48x = 3,571,871.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,871.38/2,105.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.46

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