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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.31, 3,650.77 and 2,129.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.31, 3,650.77 and 2,129.19 is: 2,928.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.31 : 3,650.77 = 2,129.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.31/3,650.77 = 2,129.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.31x = 3,650.77 × 2,129.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.31x = 7,773,182.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,773,182.98/2,654.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.51

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