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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.02, 3,198.73 and 1,035.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.02, 3,198.73 and 1,035.94 is: 1,552.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.02 : 3,198.73 = 1,035.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.02/3,198.73 = 1,035.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.02x = 3,198.73 × 1,035.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.02x = 3,313,692.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,313,692.36/2,134.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.79

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