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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.12, 2,938.68 and 1,422.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.12, 2,938.68 and 1,422.08 is: 1,962.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.12 : 2,938.68 = 1,422.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.12/2,938.68 = 1,422.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.12x = 2,938.68 × 1,422.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.12x = 4,179,038.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,179,038.05/2,129.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.80

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