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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.52, 2,925.92 and 1,334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.52, 2,925.92 and 1,334.72 is: 1,842.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.52 : 2,925.92 = 1,334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.52/2,925.92 = 1,334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.52x = 2,925.92 × 1,334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.52x = 3,905,283.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,905,283.94/2,119.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.53

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