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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.37, 2,924.55 and 1,236.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.37, 2,924.55 and 1,236.12 is: 1,704.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.37 : 2,924.55 = 1,236.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.37/2,924.55 = 1,236.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.37x = 2,924.55 × 1,236.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.37x = 3,615,094.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,615,094.75/2,120.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.94

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