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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.90, 2,928.47 and 2,053.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.90, 2,928.47 and 2,053.86 is: 2,834.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.90 : 2,928.47 = 2,053.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.90/2,928.47 = 2,053.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.90x = 2,928.47 × 2,053.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.90x = 6,014,657.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,014,657.12/2,121.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,834.56

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