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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.92, 2,096.64 and 1,221.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.92, 2,096.64 and 1,221.12 is: 1,836.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.92 : 2,096.64 = 1,221.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.92/2,096.64 = 1,221.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.92x = 2,096.64 × 1,221.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.92x = 2,560,249.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560,249.04/1,393.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.73

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