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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.16, 3,154.83 and 1,823.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.16, 3,154.83 and 1,823.32 is: 2,738.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.16 : 3,154.83 = 1,823.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.16/3,154.83 = 1,823.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.16x = 3,154.83 × 1,823.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.16x = 5,752,264.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,752,264.64/2,100.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.96

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