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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.48, 3,225.58 and 1,111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.48, 3,225.58 and 1,111.02 is: 1,665.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.48 : 3,225.58 = 1,111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.48/3,225.58 = 1,111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.48x = 3,225.58 × 1,111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.48x = 3,583,683.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583,683.89/2,151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.68

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