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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.23, 2,924.31 and 1,174.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.23, 2,924.31 and 1,174.92 is: 1,621.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.23 : 2,924.31 = 1,174.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.23/2,924.31 = 1,174.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.23x = 2,924.31 × 1,174.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.23x = 3,435,830.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435,830.31/2,119.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.26

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