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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.89, 2,924.85 and 1,373.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.89, 2,924.85 and 1,373.88 is: 1,895.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.89 : 2,924.85 = 1,373.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.89/2,924.85 = 1,373.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.89x = 2,924.85 × 1,373.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.89x = 4,018,392.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,392.92/2,119.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.57

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