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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.52, 3,196.56 and 1,035.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.52, 3,196.56 and 1,035.19 is: 1,552.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.52 : 3,196.56 = 1,035.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.52/3,196.56 = 1,035.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.52x = 3,196.56 × 1,035.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.52x = 3,309,030.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,309,030.96/2,131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.43

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