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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.20, 2,921.72 and 1,454.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.20, 2,921.72 and 1,454.90 is: 2,005.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.20 : 2,921.72 = 1,454.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.20/2,921.72 = 1,454.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.20x = 2,921.72 × 1,454.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.20x = 4,250,810.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,250,810.43/2,119.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.86

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