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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.48, 3,164.67 and 1,055.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.48, 3,164.67 and 1,055.84 is: 1,583.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.48 : 3,164.67 = 1,055.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.48/3,164.67 = 1,055.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.48x = 3,164.67 × 1,055.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.48x = 3,341,387.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341,387.81/2,109.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.98

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