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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.77, 3,217.62 and 1,104.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.77, 3,217.62 and 1,104.49 is: 1,657.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.77 : 3,217.62 = 1,104.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.77/3,217.62 = 1,104.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.77x = 3,217.62 × 1,104.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.77x = 3,553,819.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,553,819.18/2,143.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.75

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