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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.36, 3,185.48 and 1,083.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.36, 3,185.48 and 1,083.09 is: 1,625.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.36 : 3,185.48 = 1,083.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.36/3,185.48 = 1,083.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.36x = 3,185.48 × 1,083.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.36x = 3,450,170.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,170.09/2,122.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.63

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