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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.17, 3,200.24 and 1,092.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.17, 3,200.24 and 1,092.92 is: 1,640.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.17 : 3,200.24 = 1,092.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.17/3,200.24 = 1,092.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.17x = 3,200.24 × 1,092.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.17x = 3,497,584.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,497,584.84/2,132.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.39

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