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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.80, 3,152.70 and 1,923.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.80, 3,152.70 and 1,923.60 is: 2,885.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.80 : 3,152.70 = 1,923.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.80/3,152.70 = 1,923.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.80x = 3,152.70 × 1,923.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.80x = 6,064,533.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,064,533.72/2,101.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,885.40

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