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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.95, 2,929.71 and 1,623.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.95, 2,929.71 and 1,623.69 is: 2,241.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.95 : 2,929.71 = 1,623.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.95/2,929.71 = 1,623.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.95x = 2,929.71 × 1,623.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.95x = 4,756,948.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,756,948.15/2,121.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.79

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