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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.86, 2,925.44 and 1,235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.86, 2,925.44 and 1,235.72 is: 1,705.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.86 : 2,925.44 = 1,235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.86/2,925.44 = 1,235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.86x = 2,925.44 × 1,235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.86x = 3,615,003.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,615,003.91/2,119.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.30

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