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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.70, 3,164.55 and 1,125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.70, 3,164.55 and 1,125.55 is: 1,688.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.70 : 3,164.55 = 1,125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.70/3,164.55 = 1,125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.70x = 3,164.55 × 1,125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.70x = 3,561,859.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,859.25/2,109.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.33

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