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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.40, 2,930.45 and 1,284.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.40, 2,930.45 and 1,284.14 is: 1,772.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.40 : 2,930.45 = 1,284.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.40/2,930.45 = 1,284.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.40x = 2,930.45 × 1,284.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.40x = 3,763,108.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,108.97/2,123.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.21

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