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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.34, 3,201.50 and 1,093.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.34, 3,201.50 and 1,093.09 is: 1,641.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.34 : 3,201.50 = 1,093.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.34/3,201.50 = 1,093.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.34x = 3,201.50 × 1,093.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.34x = 3,499,527.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,499,527.64/2,132.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.17

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