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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.88, 3,196.86 and 1,090.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.88, 3,196.86 and 1,090.48 is: 1,636.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.88 : 3,196.86 = 1,090.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.88/3,196.86 = 1,090.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.88x = 3,196.86 × 1,090.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.88x = 3,486,111.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,486,111.89/2,130.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.00

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