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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.73, 2,920.80 and 1,898.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.73, 2,920.80 and 1,898.29 is: 2,609.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.73 : 2,920.80 = 1,898.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.73/2,920.80 = 1,898.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.73x = 2,920.80 × 1,898.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.73x = 5,544,525.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,544,525.43/2,124.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.52

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