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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.01, 3,182.38 and 1,010.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.01, 3,182.38 and 1,010.47 is: 1,514.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.01 : 3,182.38 = 1,010.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.01/3,182.38 = 1,010.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.01x = 3,182.38 × 1,010.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.01x = 3,215,699.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,215,699.52/2,123.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.69

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