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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.10, 3,224.10 and 1,108.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.10, 3,224.10 and 1,108.55 is: 1,660.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.10 : 3,224.10 = 1,108.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.10/3,224.10 = 1,108.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.10x = 3,224.10 × 1,108.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.10x = 3,574,076.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,574,076.06/2,152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.74

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