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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.06, 2,938.04 and 1,290.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.06, 2,938.04 and 1,290.18 is: 1,779.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.06 : 2,938.04 = 1,290.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.06/2,938.04 = 1,290.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.06x = 2,938.04 × 1,290.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.06x = 3,790,600.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,790,600.45/2,130.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.57

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