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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.59, 2,930.91 and 1,239.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.59, 2,930.91 and 1,239.39 is: 1,710.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.59 : 2,930.91 = 1,239.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.59/2,930.91 = 1,239.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.59x = 2,930.91 × 1,239.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.59x = 3,632,534.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,632,534.35/2,123.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.56

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