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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.53, 2,927.95 and 2,053.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.53, 2,927.95 and 2,053.49 is: 2,834.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.53 : 2,927.95 = 2,053.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.53/2,927.95 = 2,053.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.53x = 2,927.95 × 2,053.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.53x = 6,012,496.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,012,496.27/2,121.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,834.04

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