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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.49, 3,185.14 and 1,083.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.49, 3,185.14 and 1,083.47 is: 1,625.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.49 : 3,185.14 = 1,083.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.49/3,185.14 = 1,083.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.49x = 3,185.14 × 1,083.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.49x = 3,450,995.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,995.04/2,123.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.15

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