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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.40, 3,179.68 and 1,243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.40, 3,179.68 and 1,243.84 is: 1,865.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.40 : 3,179.68 = 1,243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.40/3,179.68 = 1,243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.40x = 3,179.68 × 1,243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.40x = 3,955,013.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955,013.17/2,120.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.22

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