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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.29, 3,216.79 and 1,104.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.29, 3,216.79 and 1,104.87 is: 1,656.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.29 : 3,216.79 = 1,104.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.29/3,216.79 = 1,104.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.29x = 3,216.79 × 1,104.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.29x = 3,554,130.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,130.12/2,145.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.71

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