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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.58, 2,929.56 and 1,415.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.58, 2,929.56 and 1,415.24 is: 1,952.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.58 : 2,929.56 = 1,415.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.58/2,929.56 = 1,415.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.58x = 2,929.56 × 1,415.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.58x = 4,146,030.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,146,030.49/2,123.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.38

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