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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.57, 2,924.63 and 1,843.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.57, 2,924.63 and 1,843.15 is: 2,537.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.57 : 2,924.63 = 1,843.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.57/2,924.63 = 1,843.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.57x = 2,924.63 × 1,843.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.57x = 5,390,522.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,390,522.17/2,124.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.23

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