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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.30, 3,184.65 and 1,134.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.30, 3,184.65 and 1,134.90 is: 1,703.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.30 : 3,184.65 = 1,134.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.30/3,184.65 = 1,134.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.30x = 3,184.65 × 1,134.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.30x = 3,614,259.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,614,259.29/2,121.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.79

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