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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.27, 3,181.94 and 1,809.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.27, 3,181.94 and 1,809.28 is: 2,711.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.27 : 3,181.94 = 1,809.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.27/3,181.94 = 1,809.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.27x = 3,181.94 × 1,809.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.27x = 5,757,022.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,757,022.12/2,123.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,711.40

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