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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.25, 3,185.94 and 1,013.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.25, 3,185.94 and 1,013.91 is: 1,521.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.25 : 3,185.94 = 1,013.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.25/3,185.94 = 1,013.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.25x = 3,185.94 × 1,013.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.25x = 3,230,256.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,256.43/2,123.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.37

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