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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.93, 2,921.31 and 1,739.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.93, 2,921.31 and 1,739.43 is: 2,398.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.93 : 2,921.31 = 1,739.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.93/2,921.31 = 1,739.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.93x = 2,921.31 × 1,739.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.93x = 5,081,414.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,081,414.25/2,118.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,398.10

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