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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.91, 3,184.83 and 1,083.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.91, 3,184.83 and 1,083.87 is: 1,625.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.91 : 3,184.83 = 1,083.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.91/3,184.83 = 1,083.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.91x = 3,184.83 × 1,083.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.91x = 3,451,941.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,451,941.69/2,123.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.28

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