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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.89, 2,941.66 and 1,423.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.89, 2,941.66 and 1,423.15 is: 1,964.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.89 : 2,941.66 = 1,423.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.89/2,941.66 = 1,423.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.89x = 2,941.66 × 1,423.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.89x = 4,186,423.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,186,423.43/2,130.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.64

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