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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.28, 2,924.64 and 1,235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.28, 2,924.64 and 1,235.20 is: 1,704.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.28 : 2,924.64 = 1,235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.28/2,924.64 = 1,235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.28x = 2,924.64 × 1,235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.28x = 3,612,515.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,612,515.33/2,119.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.60

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