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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.12, 3,184.44 and 1,340.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.12, 3,184.44 and 1,340.88 is: 2,011.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.12 : 3,184.44 = 1,340.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.12/3,184.44 = 1,340.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.12x = 3,184.44 × 1,340.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.12x = 4,269,951.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,269,951.91/2,123.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.17

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