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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.27, 3,200.22 and 1,036.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.27, 3,200.22 and 1,036.94 is: 1,556.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.27 : 3,200.22 = 1,036.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.27/3,200.22 = 1,036.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.27x = 3,200.22 × 1,036.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.27x = 3,318,444.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318,444.13/2,132.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.30

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