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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.91, 3,200.22 and 1,037.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.91, 3,200.22 and 1,037.16 is: 1,556.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.91 : 3,200.22 = 1,037.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.91/3,200.22 = 1,037.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.91x = 3,200.22 × 1,037.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.91x = 3,319,140.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,319,140.18/2,132.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.16

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