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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.94, 3,195.90 and 1,156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.94, 3,195.90 and 1,156.08 is: 1,732.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.94 : 3,195.90 = 1,156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.94/3,195.90 = 1,156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.94x = 3,195.90 × 1,156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.94x = 3,694,716.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,694,716.07/2,132.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.22

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