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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.67, 3,182.37 and 1,147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.67, 3,182.37 and 1,147.44 is: 1,721.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.67 : 3,182.37 = 1,147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.67/3,182.37 = 1,147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.67x = 3,182.37 × 1,147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.67x = 3,651,578.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,651,578.63/2,120.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.90

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