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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.24, 3,160.56 and 1,132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.24, 3,160.56 and 1,132.32 is: 1,699.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.24 : 3,160.56 = 1,132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.24/3,160.56 = 1,132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.24x = 3,160.56 × 1,132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.24x = 3,578,765.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,765.30/2,106.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.13

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