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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.40, 3,224.10 and 1,053.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.40, 3,224.10 and 1,053.20 is: 1,579.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.40 : 3,224.10 = 1,053.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.40/3,224.10 = 1,053.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.40x = 3,224.10 × 1,053.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.40x = 3,395,622.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,395,622.12/2,149.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.80

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