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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.24, 3,129.92 and 1,221.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.24, 3,129.92 and 1,221.12 is: 1,832.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.24 : 3,129.92 = 1,221.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.24/3,129.92 = 1,221.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.24x = 3,129.92 × 1,221.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.24x = 3,822,007.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822,007.91/2,086.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.01

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