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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119, 2,926.62 and 1,773.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119, 2,926.62 and 1,773.40 is: 2,449.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119 : 2,926.62 = 1,773.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119/2,926.62 = 1,773.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119x = 2,926.62 × 1,773.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119x = 5,190,067.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,190,067.91/2,119
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.30

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