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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.32, 3,189.06 and 1,099.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.32, 3,189.06 and 1,099.32 is: 1,649.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.32 : 3,189.06 = 1,099.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.32/3,189.06 = 1,099.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.32x = 3,189.06 × 1,099.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.32x = 3,505,797.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,505,797.44/2,125.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.54

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