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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.08, 2,924.32 and 1,222.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.08, 2,924.32 and 1,222.81 is: 1,687.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.08 : 2,924.32 = 1,222.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.08/2,924.32 = 1,222.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.08x = 2,924.32 × 1,222.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.08x = 3,575,887.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575,887.74/2,119.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.47

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