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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.96, 2,932.47 and 1,565.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.96, 2,932.47 and 1,565.06 is: 2,160.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.96 : 2,932.47 = 1,565.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.96/2,932.47 = 1,565.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.96x = 2,932.47 × 1,565.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.96x = 4,589,476.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,589,476.84/2,123.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.82

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