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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.67, 2,920.62 and 2,040.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.67, 2,920.62 and 2,040.99 is: 2,799.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.67 : 2,920.62 = 2,040.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.67/2,920.62 = 2,040.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.67x = 2,920.62 × 2,040.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.67x = 5,960,956.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,960,956.21/2,129.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,799.00

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