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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.20, 2,930.58 and 1,998.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.20, 2,930.58 and 1,998.12 is: 2,755.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.20 : 2,930.58 = 1,998.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.20/2,930.58 = 1,998.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.20x = 2,930.58 × 1,998.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.20x = 5,855,650.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,855,650.51/2,125.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.34

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