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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.45, 2,939.01 and 2,036.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.45, 2,939.01 and 2,036.04 is: 2,810.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.45 : 2,939.01 = 2,036.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.45/2,939.01 = 2,036.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.45x = 2,939.01 × 2,036.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.45x = 5,983,941.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,983,941.92/2,129.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.09

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