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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.80, 3,156.72 and 1,133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.80, 3,156.72 and 1,133.56 is: 1,696.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.80 : 3,156.72 = 1,133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.80/3,156.72 = 1,133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.80x = 3,156.72 × 1,133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.80x = 3,578,331.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,331.52/2,108.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.86

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