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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.25, 3,196.67 and 1,090.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.25, 3,196.67 and 1,090.67 is: 1,635.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.25 : 3,196.67 = 1,090.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.25/3,196.67 = 1,090.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.25x = 3,196.67 × 1,090.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.25x = 3,486,490.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,486,490.63/2,131.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.89

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