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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.33, 3,183.75 and 823.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.33, 3,183.75 and 823.28 is: 1,234.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.33 : 3,183.75 = 823.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.33/3,183.75 = 823.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.33x = 3,183.75 × 823.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.33x = 2,621,101.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,101.78/2,123.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.43

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