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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.34, 2,925.54 and 1,235.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.34, 2,925.54 and 1,235.82 is: 1,705.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.34 : 2,925.54 = 1,235.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.34/2,925.54 = 1,235.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.34x = 2,925.54 × 1,235.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.34x = 3,615,440.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,615,440.84/2,120.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.12

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