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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.27, 3,183.98 and 824.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.27, 3,183.98 and 824.63 is: 1,235.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.27 : 3,183.98 = 824.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.27/3,183.98 = 824.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.27x = 3,183.98 × 824.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.27x = 2,625,585.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,585.38/2,124.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.99

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