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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.49, 2,930.67 and 1,284.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.49, 2,930.67 and 1,284.33 is: 1,772.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.49 : 2,930.67 = 1,284.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.49/2,930.67 = 1,284.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.49x = 2,930.67 × 1,284.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.49x = 3,763,947.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,947.40/2,123.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.53

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