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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.54, 3,220.35 and 1,106.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.54, 3,220.35 and 1,106.27 is: 1,660.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.54 : 3,220.35 = 1,106.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.54/3,220.35 = 1,106.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.54x = 3,220.35 × 1,106.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.54x = 3,562,568.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,562,568.42/2,145.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.45

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