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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.16, 3,152.21 and 1,224.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.16, 3,152.21 and 1,224.96 is: 1,836.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.16 : 3,152.21 = 1,224.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.16/3,152.21 = 1,224.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.16x = 3,152.21 × 1,224.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.16x = 3,861,325.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,861,325.04/2,102.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.84

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