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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.45, 3,151.08 and 1,223.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.45, 3,151.08 and 1,223.79 is: 1,833.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.45 : 3,151.08 = 1,223.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.45/3,151.08 = 1,223.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.45x = 3,151.08 × 1,223.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.45x = 3,856,260.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,856,260.19/2,103.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.30

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