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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.36, 3,197.33 and 1,091.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.36, 3,197.33 and 1,091.91 is: 1,638.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.36 : 3,197.33 = 1,091.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.36/3,197.33 = 1,091.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.36x = 3,197.33 × 1,091.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.36x = 3,491,196.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,196.60/2,131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.01

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