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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.20, 3,183.30 and 2,089.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.20, 3,183.30 and 2,089.80 is: 3,134.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.20 : 3,183.30 = 2,089.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.20/3,183.30 = 2,089.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.20x = 3,183.30 × 2,089.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.20x = 6,652,460.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,652,460.34/2,122.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.70

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