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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.10, 4,032.41 and 2,127.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.10, 4,032.41 and 2,127.99 is: 2,938.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.10 : 4,032.41 = 2,127.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.10/4,032.41 = 2,127.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.10x = 4,032.41 × 2,127.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.10x = 8,580,917.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,580,917.52/2,920.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,938.57

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