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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.23, 3,198.34 and 1,090.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.23, 3,198.34 and 1,090.98 is: 1,638.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.23 : 3,198.34 = 1,090.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.23/3,198.34 = 1,090.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.23x = 3,198.34 × 1,090.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.23x = 3,489,319.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,489,319.52/2,130.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.00

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