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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.96, 3,187.70 and 1,084.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.96, 3,187.70 and 1,084.73 is: 1,627.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.96 : 3,187.70 = 1,084.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.96/3,187.70 = 1,084.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.96x = 3,187.70 × 1,084.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.96x = 3,457,793.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457,793.82/2,123.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.99

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