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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.80, 3,226.29 and 1,110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.80, 3,226.29 and 1,110.96 is: 1,665.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.80 : 3,226.29 = 1,110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.80/3,226.29 = 1,110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.80x = 3,226.29 × 1,110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.80x = 3,584,279.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,279.14/2,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.71

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