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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.95, 3,151.31 and 1,224.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.95, 3,151.31 and 1,224.77 is: 1,833.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.95 : 3,151.31 = 1,224.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.95/3,151.31 = 1,224.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.95x = 3,151.31 × 1,224.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.95x = 3,859,619.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,619.89/2,104.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.59

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