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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.76, 3,183.72 and 2,044.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.76, 3,183.72 and 2,044.84 is: 3,063.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.76 : 3,183.72 = 2,044.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.76/3,183.72 = 2,044.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.76x = 3,183.72 × 2,044.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.76x = 6,510,198.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,510,198.00/2,124.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.97

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