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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.84, 2,938.16 and 1,834.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.84, 2,938.16 and 1,834.59 is: 2,530.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.84 : 2,938.16 = 1,834.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.84/2,938.16 = 1,834.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.84x = 2,938.16 × 1,834.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.84x = 5,390,309.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,390,309.78/2,129.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.86

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