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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.04, 2,922.90 and 1,331.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.04, 2,922.90 and 1,331.72 is: 1,836.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.04 : 2,922.90 = 1,331.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.04/2,922.90 = 1,331.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.04x = 2,922.90 × 1,331.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.04x = 3,892,469.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,892,469.77/2,119.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.91

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