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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.52, 3,159.10 and 1,131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.52, 3,159.10 and 1,131.12 is: 1,697.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.52 : 3,159.10 = 1,131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.52/3,159.10 = 1,131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.52x = 3,159.10 × 1,131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.52x = 3,573,321.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573,321.19/2,105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.12

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