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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.76, 3,197.79 and 1,839.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.76, 3,197.79 and 1,839.54 is: 2,762.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.76 : 3,197.79 = 1,839.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.76/3,197.79 = 1,839.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.76x = 3,197.79 × 1,839.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.76x = 5,882,462.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,882,462.62/2,129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.03

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