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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.40, 2,938.82 and 2,061.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.40, 2,938.82 and 2,061.36 is: 2,844.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.40 : 2,938.82 = 2,061.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.40/2,938.82 = 2,061.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.40x = 2,938.82 × 2,061.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.40x = 6,057,955.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,057,955.69/2,129.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,844.91

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