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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.72, 3,184.50 and 1,149.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.72, 3,184.50 and 1,149.91 is: 1,725.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.72 : 3,184.50 = 1,149.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.72/3,184.50 = 1,149.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.72x = 3,184.50 × 1,149.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.72x = 3,661,888.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,888.40/2,122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.09

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