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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.70, 2,923.89 and 2,045.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.70, 2,923.89 and 2,045.30 is: 2,805.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.70 : 2,923.89 = 2,045.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.70/2,923.89 = 2,045.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.70x = 2,923.89 × 2,045.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.70x = 5,980,221.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,980,221.99/2,131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.38

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