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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.40, 3,237.18 and 2,122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.40, 3,237.18 and 2,122.80 is: 3,204.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.40 : 3,237.18 = 2,122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.40/3,237.18 = 2,122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.40x = 3,237.18 × 2,122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.40x = 6,871,885.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,871,885.70/2,144.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.57

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