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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.33, 3,198.53 and 1,331.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.33, 3,198.53 and 1,331.15 is: 1,996.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.33 : 3,198.53 = 1,331.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.33/3,198.53 = 1,331.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.33x = 3,198.53 × 1,331.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.33x = 4,257,700.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,257,700.56/2,132.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.74

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