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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.30, 3,184.95 and 2,001.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.30, 3,184.95 and 2,001.80 is: 3,002.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.30 : 3,184.95 = 2,001.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.30/3,184.95 = 2,001.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.30x = 3,184.95 × 2,001.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.30x = 6,375,632.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,375,632.91/2,123.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.70

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