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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.07, 3,180.34 and 2,044.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.07, 3,180.34 and 2,044.09 is: 3,062.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.07 : 3,180.34 = 2,044.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.07/3,180.34 = 2,044.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.07x = 3,180.34 × 2,044.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.07x = 6,500,901.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,500,901.19/2,123.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.03

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