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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.10, 2,924.28 and 1,491.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.10, 2,924.28 and 1,491.96 is: 2,057.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.10 : 2,924.28 = 1,491.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.10/2,924.28 = 1,491.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.10x = 2,924.28 × 1,491.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.10x = 4,362,908.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,362,908.79/2,120.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.88

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