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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.40, 2,938.89 and 2,110.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.40, 2,938.89 and 2,110.93 is: 2,916.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.40 : 2,938.89 = 2,110.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.40/2,938.89 = 2,110.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.40x = 2,938.89 × 2,110.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.40x = 6,203,791.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,203,791.07/2,127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.14

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