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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.91, 2,929.59 and 1,705.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.91, 2,929.59 and 1,705.23 is: 2,352.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.91 : 2,929.59 = 1,705.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.91/2,929.59 = 1,705.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.91x = 2,929.59 × 1,705.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.91x = 4,995,624.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,995,624.76/2,123.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.09

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