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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.55, 2,933.57 and 1,380.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.55, 2,933.57 and 1,380.93 is: 1,904.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.55 : 2,933.57 = 1,380.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.55/2,933.57 = 1,380.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.55x = 2,933.57 × 1,380.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.55x = 4,051,039.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,051,039.50/2,126.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.98

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