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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.58, 2,923.29 and 1,530.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.58, 2,923.29 and 1,530.09 is: 2,109.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.58 : 2,923.29 = 1,530.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.58/2,923.29 = 1,530.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.58x = 2,923.29 × 1,530.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.58x = 4,472,896.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,472,896.80/2,120.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,109.28

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