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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.67, 3,219.93 and 1,105.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.67, 3,219.93 and 1,105.53 is: 1,659.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.67 : 3,219.93 = 1,105.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.67/3,219.93 = 1,105.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.67x = 3,219.93 × 1,105.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.67x = 3,559,729.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559,729.21/2,144.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.80

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