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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.10, 3,179.70 and 1,081.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.10, 3,179.70 and 1,081.44 is: 1,619.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.10 : 3,179.70 = 1,081.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.10/3,179.70 = 1,081.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.10x = 3,179.70 × 1,081.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.10x = 3,438,654.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,438,654.77/2,123.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.64

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