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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.86, 3,030.12 and 2,124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.86, 3,030.12 and 2,124.54 is: 2,930.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.86 : 3,030.12 = 2,124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.86/3,030.12 = 2,124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.86x = 3,030.12 × 2,124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.86x = 6,437,611.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,437,611.14/2,196.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.38

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