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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.69, 3,194.42 and 1,034.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.69, 3,194.42 and 1,034.75 is: 1,549.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.69 : 3,194.42 = 1,034.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.69/3,194.42 = 1,034.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.69x = 3,194.42 × 1,034.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.69x = 3,305,420.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305,420.92/2,132.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.88

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