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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.67, 3,183.03 and 1,148.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.67, 3,183.03 and 1,148.07 is: 1,720.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.67 : 3,183.03 = 1,148.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.67/3,183.03 = 1,148.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.67x = 3,183.03 × 1,148.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.67x = 3,654,341.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,654,341.25/2,123.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.77

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