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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.48, 2,953.68 and 2,019.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.48, 2,953.68 and 2,019.72 is: 2,800.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.48 : 2,953.68 = 2,019.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.48/2,953.68 = 2,019.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.48x = 2,953.68 × 2,019.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.48x = 5,965,606.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,965,606.57/2,130.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,800.12

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