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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.17, 3,183.30 and 1,081.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.17, 3,183.30 and 1,081.16 is: 1,620.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.17 : 3,183.30 = 1,081.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.17/3,183.30 = 1,081.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.17x = 3,183.30 × 1,081.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.17x = 3,441,642.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,441,642.06/2,123.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.99

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