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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.16, 3,149.20 and 1,222.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.16, 3,149.20 and 1,222.96 is: 1,833.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.16 : 3,149.20 = 1,222.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.16/3,149.20 = 1,222.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.16x = 3,149.20 × 1,222.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.16x = 3,851,345.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,851,345.63/2,100.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.83

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