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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.29, 3,159.43 and 1,131.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.29, 3,159.43 and 1,131.05 is: 1,696.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.29 : 3,159.43 = 1,131.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.29/3,159.43 = 1,131.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.29x = 3,159.43 × 1,131.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.29x = 3,573,454.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573,454.68/2,106.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.57

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