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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.18, 3,165.68 and 1,069.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.18, 3,165.68 and 1,069.90 is: 1,605.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.18 : 3,165.68 = 1,069.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.18/3,165.68 = 1,069.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.18x = 3,165.68 × 1,069.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.18x = 3,386,961.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,386,961.03/2,109.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.82

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