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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.72, 3,150.97 and 1,224.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.72, 3,150.97 and 1,224.54 is: 1,833.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.72 : 3,150.97 = 1,224.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.72/3,150.97 = 1,224.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.72x = 3,150.97 × 1,224.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.72x = 3,858,488.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,858,488.80/2,104.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.26

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