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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.49, 3,198.96 and 1,093.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.49, 3,198.96 and 1,093.61 is: 1,638.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.49 : 3,198.96 = 1,093.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.49/3,198.96 = 1,093.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.49x = 3,198.96 × 1,093.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.49x = 3,498,414.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,498,414.65/2,134.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.99

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