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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.84, 3,203.76 and 1,106.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.84, 3,203.76 and 1,106.56 is: 1,662.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.84 : 3,203.76 = 1,106.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.84/3,203.76 = 1,106.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.84x = 3,203.76 × 1,106.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.84x = 3,545,152.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,545,152.67/2,131.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.95

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