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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.94, 3,148.18 and 1,223.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.94, 3,148.18 and 1,223.71 is: 1,833.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.94 : 3,148.18 = 1,223.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.94/3,148.18 = 1,223.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.94x = 3,148.18 × 1,223.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.94x = 3,852,459.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852,459.35/2,100.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.68

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