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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.82, 2,926.89 and 1,533.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.82, 2,926.89 and 1,533.33 is: 2,113.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.82 : 2,926.89 = 1,533.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.82/2,926.89 = 1,533.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.82x = 2,926.89 × 1,533.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.82x = 4,487,888.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,487,888.24/2,123.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.12

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