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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.32, 3,213.91 and 1,104.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.32, 3,213.91 and 1,104.82 is: 1,655.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.32 : 3,213.91 = 1,104.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.32/3,213.91 = 1,104.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.32x = 3,213.91 × 1,104.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.32x = 3,550,773.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,550,773.21/2,144.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.90

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