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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.20, 3,209.40 and 1,100.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.20, 3,209.40 and 1,100.80 is: 1,649.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.20 : 3,209.40 = 1,100.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.20/3,209.40 = 1,100.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.20x = 3,209.40 × 1,100.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.20x = 3,532,907.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,532,907.52/2,141.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.97

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