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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.42, 2,941.29 and 2,126.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.42, 2,941.29 and 2,126.10 is: 2,922.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.42 : 2,941.29 = 2,126.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.42/2,941.29 = 2,126.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.42x = 2,941.29 × 2,126.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.42x = 6,253,476.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,253,476.67/2,139.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,922.98

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