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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.33, 2,930.63 and 1,239.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.33, 2,930.63 and 1,239.21 is: 1,710.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.33 : 2,930.63 = 1,239.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.33/2,930.63 = 1,239.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.33x = 2,930.63 × 1,239.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.33x = 3,631,659.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,631,659.81/2,123.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.36

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