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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.72, 2,930.40 and 1,379.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.72, 2,930.40 and 1,379.32 is: 1,902.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.72 : 2,930.40 = 1,379.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.72/2,930.40 = 1,379.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.72x = 2,930.40 × 1,379.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.72x = 4,041,959.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,041,959.33/2,124.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.35

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