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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.42, 3,197.61 and 1,091.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.42, 3,197.61 and 1,091.17 is: 1,637.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.42 : 3,197.61 = 1,091.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.42/3,197.61 = 1,091.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.42x = 3,197.61 × 1,091.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.42x = 3,489,114.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,489,114.66/2,130.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.76

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