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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.18, 3,194.70 and 1,091.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.18, 3,194.70 and 1,091.67 is: 1,636.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.18 : 3,194.70 = 1,091.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.18/3,194.70 = 1,091.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.18x = 3,194.70 × 1,091.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.18x = 3,487,558.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,487,558.15/2,131.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.45

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