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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.10, 3,159.15 and 1,132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.10, 3,159.15 and 1,132.66 is: 1,698.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.10 : 3,159.15 = 1,132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.10/3,159.15 = 1,132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.10x = 3,159.15 × 1,132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.10x = 3,578,242.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,242.84/2,106.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.99

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