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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.16, 3,182.91 and 824.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.16, 3,182.91 and 824.92 is: 1,236.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.16 : 3,182.91 = 824.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.16/3,182.91 = 824.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.16x = 3,182.91 × 824.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.16x = 2,625,646.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,646.12/2,124.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.09

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