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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.33, 3,183.77 and 1,082.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.33, 3,183.77 and 1,082.29 is: 1,623.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.33 : 3,183.77 = 1,082.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.33/3,183.77 = 1,082.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.33x = 3,183.77 × 1,082.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.33x = 3,445,757.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,445,757.02/2,122.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.57

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