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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.38, 2,923.59 and 1,530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.38, 2,923.59 and 1,530 is: 2,113.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.38 : 2,923.59 = 1,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.38/2,923.59 = 1,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.38x = 2,923.59 × 1,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.38x = 4,473,092.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,473,092.70/2,116.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.56

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