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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.05, 3,185.99 and 1,084.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.05, 3,185.99 and 1,084.03 is: 1,625.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.05 : 3,185.99 = 1,084.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.05/3,185.99 = 1,084.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.05x = 3,185.99 × 1,084.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.05x = 3,453,695.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,453,695.35/2,124.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.99

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