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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.67, 3,149.96 and 1,223.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.67, 3,149.96 and 1,223.46 is: 1,834.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.67 : 3,149.96 = 1,223.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.67/3,149.96 = 1,223.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.67x = 3,149.96 × 1,223.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.67x = 3,853,843.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,853,843.94/2,100.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.58

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