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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.16, 3,219.42 and 1,121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.16, 3,219.42 and 1,121 is: 1,679.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.16 : 3,219.42 = 1,121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.16/3,219.42 = 1,121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.16x = 3,219.42 × 1,121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.16x = 3,608,969.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,608,969.82/2,149.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.25

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