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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.91, 3,182.31 and 1,145.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.91, 3,182.31 and 1,145.88 is: 1,719.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.91 : 3,182.31 = 1,145.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.91/3,182.31 = 1,145.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.91x = 3,182.31 × 1,145.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.91x = 3,646,545.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,646,545.38/2,120.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.33

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