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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.22, 3,221.28 and 1,108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.22, 3,221.28 and 1,108.72 is: 1,662.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.22 : 3,221.28 = 1,108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.22/3,221.28 = 1,108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.22x = 3,221.28 × 1,108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.22x = 3,571,497.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,497.56/2,148.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.54

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