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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.18, 3,156.50 and 1,131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.18, 3,156.50 and 1,131.14 is: 1,695.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.18 : 3,156.50 = 1,131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.18/3,156.50 = 1,131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.18x = 3,156.50 × 1,131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.18x = 3,570,443.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,570,443.41/2,106.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.22

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