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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.36, 3,201.72 and 1,110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.36, 3,201.72 and 1,110.20 is: 1,662.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.36 : 3,201.72 = 1,110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.36/3,201.72 = 1,110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.36x = 3,201.72 × 1,110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.36x = 3,554,549.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,549.54/2,138.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.28

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