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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.26, 3,165.83 and 1,069.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.26, 3,165.83 and 1,069.99 is: 1,605.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.26 : 3,165.83 = 1,069.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.26/3,165.83 = 1,069.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.26x = 3,165.83 × 1,069.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.26x = 3,387,397.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,387,397.19/2,109.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.96

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