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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.02, 3,182.43 and 1,300.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.02, 3,182.43 and 1,300.57 is: 1,948.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.02 : 3,182.43 = 1,300.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.02/3,182.43 = 1,300.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.02x = 3,182.43 × 1,300.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.02x = 4,138,978.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,138,978.59/2,124.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.66

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