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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.47, 3,222.58 and 1,109.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.47, 3,222.58 and 1,109.02 is: 1,662.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.47 : 3,222.58 = 1,109.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.47/3,222.58 = 1,109.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.47x = 3,222.58 × 1,109.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.47x = 3,573,905.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573,905.67/2,149.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.69

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