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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871.52, 3,959.69 and 2,126.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871.52, 3,959.69 and 2,126.93 is: 2,932.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871.52 : 3,959.69 = 2,126.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871.52/3,959.69 = 2,126.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871.52x = 3,959.69 × 2,126.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871.52x = 8,421,953.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,421,953.02/2,871.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.93

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