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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.24, 3,202.48 and 1,108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.24, 3,202.48 and 1,108 is: 1,662.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.24 : 3,202.48 = 1,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.24/3,202.48 = 1,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.24x = 3,202.48 × 1,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.24x = 3,548,347.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548,347.84/2,134.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.58

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