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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.41, 3,197.97 and 1,035.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.41, 3,197.97 and 1,035.66 is: 1,553.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.41 : 3,197.97 = 1,035.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.41/3,197.97 = 1,035.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.41x = 3,197.97 × 1,035.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.41x = 3,312,009.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,009.61/2,131.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.91

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