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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.78, 2,953.55 and 2,022.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.78, 2,953.55 and 2,022.29 is: 2,792.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.78 : 2,953.55 = 2,022.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.78/2,953.55 = 2,022.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.78x = 2,953.55 × 2,022.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.78x = 5,972,931.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,972,931.90/2,138.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,792.69

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