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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.92, 3,151.82 and 1,224.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.92, 3,151.82 and 1,224.72 is: 1,836.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.92 : 3,151.82 = 1,224.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.92/3,151.82 = 1,224.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.92x = 3,151.82 × 1,224.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.92x = 3,860,096.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,860,096.99/2,101.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.46

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