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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.80, 3,180.30 and 2,026.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.80, 3,180.30 and 2,026.60 is: 3,034.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.80 : 3,180.30 = 2,026.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.80/3,180.30 = 2,026.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.80x = 3,180.30 × 2,026.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.80x = 6,445,195.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,445,195.98/2,123.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.75

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