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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.02, 3,197.31 and 1,035.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.02, 3,197.31 and 1,035.69 is: 1,553.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.02 : 3,197.31 = 1,035.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.02/3,197.31 = 1,035.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.02x = 3,197.31 × 1,035.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.02x = 3,311,421.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,311,421.99/2,132.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.19

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