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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.83, 3,196.11 and 1,035.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.83, 3,196.11 and 1,035.94 is: 1,552.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.83 : 3,196.11 = 1,035.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.83/3,196.11 = 1,035.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.83x = 3,196.11 × 1,035.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.83x = 3,310,978.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,310,978.19/2,132.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.39

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