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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.83, 3,195.32 and 1,037.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.83, 3,195.32 and 1,037.25 is: 1,554.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.83 : 3,195.32 = 1,037.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.83/3,195.32 = 1,037.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.83x = 3,195.32 × 1,037.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.83x = 3,314,340.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,314,340.48/2,131.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.69

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