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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.78, 3,212.61 and 1,100.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.78, 3,212.61 and 1,100.64 is: 1,652.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.78 : 3,212.61 = 1,100.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.78/3,212.61 = 1,100.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.78x = 3,212.61 × 1,100.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.78x = 3,535,927.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,535,927.07/2,139.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.47

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