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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.80, 3,217.80 and 1,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.80, 3,217.80 and 1,049.20 is: 1,574.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.80 : 3,217.80 = 1,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.80/3,217.80 = 1,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.80x = 3,217.80 × 1,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.80x = 3,376,115.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,376,115.76/2,144.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.09

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