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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.31, 3,153.23 and 1,223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.31, 3,153.23 and 1,223.62 is: 1,837.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.31 : 3,153.23 = 1,223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.31/3,153.23 = 1,223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.31x = 3,153.23 × 1,223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.31x = 3,858,339.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,858,339.53/2,100.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.04

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