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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.93, 3,186.36 and 1,083.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.93, 3,186.36 and 1,083.70 is: 1,626.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.93 : 3,186.36 = 1,083.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.93/3,186.36 = 1,083.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.93x = 3,186.36 × 1,083.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.93x = 3,453,074.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,453,074.32/2,122.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.56

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