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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.89, 3,957.44 and 2,125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.89, 3,957.44 and 2,125.30 is: 2,930.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.89 : 3,957.44 = 2,125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.89/3,957.44 = 2,125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.89x = 3,957.44 × 2,125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.89x = 8,410,747.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,410,747.23/2,869.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.69

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