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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.66, 2,901.92 and 2,087.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.66, 2,901.92 and 2,087.64 is: 2,855.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.66 : 2,901.92 = 2,087.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.66/2,901.92 = 2,087.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.66x = 2,901.92 × 2,087.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.66x = 6,058,153.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,058,153.83/2,121.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.38

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