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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.74, 2,921.13 and 1,529.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.74, 2,921.13 and 1,529.16 is: 2,107.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.74 : 2,921.13 = 1,529.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.74/2,921.13 = 1,529.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.74x = 2,921.13 × 1,529.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.74x = 4,466,875.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,466,875.15/2,119.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107.28

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