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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.87, 2,925.60 and 1,235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.87, 2,925.60 and 1,235.76 is: 1,705.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.87 : 2,925.60 = 1,235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.87/2,925.60 = 1,235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.87x = 2,925.60 × 1,235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.87x = 3,615,339.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,615,339.46/2,119.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.45

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