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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.68, 2,933.12 and 1,536.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.68, 2,933.12 and 1,536.60 is: 2,121.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.68 : 2,933.12 = 1,536.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.68/2,933.12 = 1,536.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.68x = 2,933.12 × 1,536.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.68x = 4,507,032.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,507,032.19/2,124.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,121.28

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