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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.52, 2,925.20 and 1,223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.52, 2,925.20 and 1,223.40 is: 1,688.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.52 : 2,925.20 = 1,223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.52/2,925.20 = 1,223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.52x = 2,925.20 × 1,223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.52x = 3,578,689.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,689.68/2,119.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.44

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