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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.09, 2,923.19 and 1,221.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.09, 2,923.19 and 1,221.87 is: 1,686.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.09 : 2,923.19 = 1,221.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.09/2,923.19 = 1,221.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.09x = 2,923.19 × 1,221.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.09x = 3,571,752.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,752.06/2,118.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.31

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