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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.56, 3,133.80 and 1,224.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.56, 3,133.80 and 1,224.24 is: 1,833.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.56 : 3,133.80 = 1,224.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.56/3,133.80 = 1,224.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.56x = 3,133.80 × 1,224.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.56x = 3,836,523.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836,523.31/2,092.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.41

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