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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.33, 2,929.68 and 1,238.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.33, 2,929.68 and 1,238.63 is: 1,709.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.33 : 2,929.68 = 1,238.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.33/2,929.68 = 1,238.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.33x = 2,929.68 × 1,238.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.33x = 3,628,774.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,628,774.89/2,123.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.01

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