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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.47, 3,221.08 and 1,108.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.47, 3,221.08 and 1,108.02 is: 1,661.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.47 : 3,221.08 = 1,108.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.47/3,221.08 = 1,108.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.47x = 3,221.08 × 1,108.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.47x = 3,569,018.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,569,018.29/2,148.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.19

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