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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.96, 3,126.88 and 1,220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.96, 3,126.88 and 1,220 is: 1,829.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.96 : 3,126.88 = 1,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.96/3,126.88 = 1,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.96x = 3,126.88 × 1,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.96x = 3,814,793.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,814,793.60/2,084.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.67

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