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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.15, 3,184.18 and 1,147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.15, 3,184.18 and 1,147.11 is: 1,721.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.15 : 3,184.18 = 1,147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.15/3,184.18 = 1,147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.15x = 3,184.18 × 1,147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.15x = 3,652,604.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,652,604.72/2,122.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.18

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