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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.08, 3,223.50 and 1,108.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.08, 3,223.50 and 1,108.96 is: 1,662.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.08 : 3,223.50 = 1,108.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.08/3,223.50 = 1,108.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.08x = 3,223.50 × 1,108.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.08x = 3,574,732.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,574,732.56/2,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.60

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