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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.90, 2,930.44 and 1,285.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.90, 2,930.44 and 1,285.10 is: 1,773.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.90 : 2,930.44 = 1,285.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.90/2,930.44 = 1,285.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.90x = 2,930.44 × 1,285.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.90x = 3,765,908.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,908.44/2,123.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.11

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