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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.34, 3,220.53 and 1,092.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.34, 3,220.53 and 1,092.09 is: 1,637.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.34 : 3,220.53 = 1,092.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.34/3,220.53 = 1,092.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.34x = 3,220.53 × 1,092.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.34x = 3,517,108.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,517,108.61/2,147.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.89

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