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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.10, 3,232.26 and 1,113.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.10, 3,232.26 and 1,113.90 is: 1,669.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.10 : 3,232.26 = 1,113.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.10/3,232.26 = 1,113.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.10x = 3,232.26 × 1,113.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.10x = 3,600,414.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,414.41/2,156.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.87

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