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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.54, 3,224.88 and 1,109.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.54, 3,224.88 and 1,109.88 is: 1,663.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.54 : 3,224.88 = 1,109.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.54/3,224.88 = 1,109.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.54x = 3,224.88 × 1,109.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.54x = 3,579,229.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,229.81/2,151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.57

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