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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.66, 3,184.56 and 1,151.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.66, 3,184.56 and 1,151.58 is: 1,726.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.66 : 3,184.56 = 1,151.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.66/3,184.56 = 1,151.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.66x = 3,184.56 × 1,151.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.66x = 3,667,275.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,275.60/2,124.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.05

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