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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.93, 2,929.03 and 1,238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.93, 2,929.03 and 1,238.56 is: 1,708.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.93 : 2,929.03 = 1,238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.93/2,929.03 = 1,238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.93x = 2,929.03 × 1,238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.93x = 3,627,779.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,627,779.40/2,122.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.85

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