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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.45, 3,183.99 and 1,135.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.45, 3,183.99 and 1,135.05 is: 1,703.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.45 : 3,183.99 = 1,135.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.45/3,183.99 = 1,135.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.45x = 3,183.99 × 1,135.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.45x = 3,613,987.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,613,987.85/2,121.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.55

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