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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.60, 2,940.23 and 1,322.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.60, 2,940.23 and 1,322.76 is: 1,825.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.60 : 2,940.23 = 1,322.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.60/2,940.23 = 1,322.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.60x = 2,940.23 × 1,322.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.60x = 3,889,212.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,889,212.02/2,130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.41

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