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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.50, 3,198.96 and 1,093.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.50, 3,198.96 and 1,093.62 is: 1,639.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.50 : 3,198.96 = 1,093.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.50/3,198.96 = 1,093.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.50x = 3,198.96 × 1,093.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.50x = 3,498,446.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,498,446.64/2,134.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.00

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