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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.22, 3,219.78 and 1,107.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.22, 3,219.78 and 1,107.72 is: 1,661.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.22 : 3,219.78 = 1,107.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.22/3,219.78 = 1,107.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.22x = 3,219.78 × 1,107.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.22x = 3,566,614.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566,614.70/2,147.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.04

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