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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.34, 3,216.03 and 1,089.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.34, 3,216.03 and 1,089.09 is: 1,633.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.34 : 3,216.03 = 1,089.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.34/3,216.03 = 1,089.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.34x = 3,216.03 × 1,089.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.34x = 3,502,531.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,502,531.33/2,144.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.38

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