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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.80, 3,191.04 and 1,099.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.80, 3,191.04 and 1,099.52 is: 1,651.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.80 : 3,191.04 = 1,099.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.80/3,191.04 = 1,099.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.80x = 3,191.04 × 1,099.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.80x = 3,508,612.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,508,612.30/2,124.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.27

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