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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.42, 3,182.49 and 1,134.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.42, 3,182.49 and 1,134.02 is: 1,702.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.42 : 3,182.49 = 1,134.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.42/3,182.49 = 1,134.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.42x = 3,182.49 × 1,134.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.42x = 3,609,015.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,015.27/2,120.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.03

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