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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.84, 2,924.64 and 1,372.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.84, 2,924.64 and 1,372.84 is: 1,894.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.84 : 2,924.64 = 1,372.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.84/2,924.64 = 1,372.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.84x = 2,924.64 × 1,372.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.84x = 4,015,062.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,015,062.78/2,118.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.93

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