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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.52, 2,957.60 and 2,105.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.52, 2,957.60 and 2,105.70 is: 2,925.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.52 : 2,957.60 = 2,105.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.52/2,957.60 = 2,105.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.52x = 2,957.60 × 2,105.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.52x = 6,227,818.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,227,818.32/2,128.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,925.89

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