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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.94, 3,225.43 and 1,109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.94, 3,225.43 and 1,109.68 is: 1,665.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.94 : 3,225.43 = 1,109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.94/3,225.43 = 1,109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.94x = 3,225.43 × 1,109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.94x = 3,579,195.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,195.16/2,148.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.56

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