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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.92, 2,930.79 and 1,284.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.92, 2,930.79 and 1,284.76 is: 1,772.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.92 : 2,930.79 = 1,284.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.92/2,930.79 = 1,284.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.92x = 2,930.79 × 1,284.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.92x = 3,765,361.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,361.76/2,123.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.84

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