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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.24, 3,111.84 and 1,209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.24, 3,111.84 and 1,209.28 is: 1,814.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.24 : 3,111.84 = 1,209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.24/3,111.84 = 1,209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.24x = 3,111.84 × 1,209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.24x = 3,763,085.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,085.88/2,074.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.20

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