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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.16, 2,923.28 and 2,003.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.16, 2,923.28 and 2,003.25 is: 2,762.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.16 : 2,923.28 = 2,003.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.16/2,923.28 = 2,003.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.16x = 2,923.28 × 2,003.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.16x = 5,856,058.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,856,058.16/2,120.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.08

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