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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.72, 3,202.06 and 1,093.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.72, 3,202.06 and 1,093.44 is: 1,641.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.72 : 3,202.06 = 1,093.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.72/3,202.06 = 1,093.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.72x = 3,202.06 × 1,093.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.72x = 3,501,260.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,501,260.49/2,132.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.69

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