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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.47, 2,930.61 and 1,285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.47, 2,930.61 and 1,285.44 is: 1,773.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.47 : 2,930.61 = 1,285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.47/2,930.61 = 1,285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.47x = 2,930.61 × 1,285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.47x = 3,767,123.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767,123.32/2,124.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.21

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