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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.01, 2,924.24 and 1,187.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.01, 2,924.24 and 1,187.51 is: 1,638.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.01 : 2,924.24 = 1,187.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.01/2,924.24 = 1,187.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.01x = 2,924.24 × 1,187.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.01x = 3,472,543.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,472,543.68/2,119.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.76

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