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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.33, 3,190.86 and 1,032.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.33, 3,190.86 and 1,032.38 is: 1,546.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.33 : 3,190.86 = 1,032.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.33/3,190.86 = 1,032.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.33x = 3,190.86 × 1,032.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.33x = 3,294,164.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,164.09/2,130.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.32

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