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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.56, 2,940.23 and 1,333.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.56, 2,940.23 and 1,333.19 is: 1,840.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.56 : 2,940.23 = 1,333.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.56/2,940.23 = 1,333.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.56x = 2,940.23 × 1,333.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.56x = 3,919,895.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,919,895.92/2,129.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.71

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