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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.34, 2,932.04 and 1,621.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.34, 2,932.04 and 1,621.51 is: 2,238.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.34 : 2,932.04 = 1,621.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.34/2,932.04 = 1,621.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.34x = 2,932.04 × 1,621.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.34x = 4,754,328.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,754,328.90/2,124.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.03

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