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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.80, 2,934.60 and 2,021.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.80, 2,934.60 and 2,021.12 is: 2,791.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.80 : 2,934.60 = 2,021.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.80/2,934.60 = 2,021.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.80x = 2,934.60 × 2,021.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.80x = 5,931,178.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,931,178.75/2,124.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.41

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