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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.32, 2,924.78 and 1,235.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.32, 2,924.78 and 1,235.07 is: 1,704.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.32 : 2,924.78 = 1,235.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.32/2,924.78 = 1,235.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.32x = 2,924.78 × 1,235.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.32x = 3,612,301.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,612,301.86/2,119.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.46

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