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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.32, 3,183.75 and 823.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.32, 3,183.75 and 823.27 is: 1,234.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.32 : 3,183.75 = 823.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.32/3,183.75 = 823.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.32x = 3,183.75 × 823.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.32x = 2,621,085.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,085.86/2,123.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.43

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