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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.63, 2,929.37 and 1,534.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.63, 2,929.37 and 1,534.95 is: 2,116.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.63 : 2,929.37 = 1,534.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.63/2,929.37 = 1,534.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.63x = 2,929.37 × 1,534.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.63x = 4,496,428.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,496,428.81/2,124.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.33

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