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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.52, 3,162.10 and 1,133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.52, 3,162.10 and 1,133.12 is: 1,700.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.52 : 3,162.10 = 1,133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.52/3,162.10 = 1,133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.52x = 3,162.10 × 1,133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.52x = 3,583,038.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583,038.75/2,107.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.12

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