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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.62, 3,183.90 and 824.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.62, 3,183.90 and 824.34 is: 1,236.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.62 : 3,183.90 = 824.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.62/3,183.90 = 824.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.62x = 3,183.90 × 824.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.62x = 2,624,616.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624,616.13/2,122.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.50

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