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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.25, 3,217.92 and 1,105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.25, 3,217.92 and 1,105.08 is: 1,658.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.25 : 3,217.92 = 1,105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.25/3,217.92 = 1,105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.25x = 3,217.92 × 1,105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.25x = 3,556,059.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,059.03/2,144.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.42

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