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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.32, 3,225.52 and 1,110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.32, 3,225.52 and 1,110.48 is: 1,664.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.32 : 3,225.52 = 1,110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.32/3,225.52 = 1,110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.32x = 3,225.52 × 1,110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.32x = 3,581,875.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,875.45/2,151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.97

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