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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.72, 2,920.74 and 1,487.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.72, 2,920.74 and 1,487.34 is: 2,050.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.72 : 2,920.74 = 1,487.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.72/2,920.74 = 1,487.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.72x = 2,920.74 × 1,487.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.72x = 4,344,133.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,344,133.43/2,118.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.36

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