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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154, 2,954.24 and 2,128.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154, 2,954.24 and 2,128.56 is: 2,919.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154 : 2,954.24 = 2,128.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154/2,954.24 = 2,128.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154x = 2,954.24 × 2,128.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154x = 6,288,277.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,288,277.09/2,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,919.35

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