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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.38, 3,195.18 and 832.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.38, 3,195.18 and 832.56 is: 1,248.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.38 : 3,195.18 = 832.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.38/3,195.18 = 832.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.38x = 3,195.18 × 832.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.38x = 2,660,179.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,179.06/2,131.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.10

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