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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.67, 2,930.28 and 1,284.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.67, 2,930.28 and 1,284.26 is: 1,772.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.67 : 2,930.28 = 1,284.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.67/2,930.28 = 1,284.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.67x = 2,930.28 × 1,284.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.67x = 3,763,221.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,221.93/2,123.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.04

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