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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.61, 2,921.99 and 1,488.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.61, 2,921.99 and 1,488.22 is: 2,051.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.61 : 2,921.99 = 1,488.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.61/2,921.99 = 1,488.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.61x = 2,921.99 × 1,488.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.61x = 4,348,560.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,348,560.37/2,119.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051.58

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