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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.80, 3,223.80 and 1,054.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.80, 3,223.80 and 1,054.50 is: 1,581.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.80 : 3,223.80 = 1,054.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.80/3,223.80 = 1,054.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.80x = 3,223.80 × 1,054.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.80x = 3,399,497.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,399,497.10/2,149.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.31

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