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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.71, 2,930.99 and 1,239.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.71, 2,930.99 and 1,239.53 is: 1,710.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.71 : 2,930.99 = 1,239.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.71/2,930.99 = 1,239.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.71x = 2,930.99 × 1,239.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.71x = 3,633,029.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,633,029.18/2,123.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.70

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