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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.49, 2,925.03 and 1,333.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.49, 2,925.03 and 1,333.17 is: 1,838.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.49 : 2,925.03 = 1,333.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.49/2,925.03 = 1,333.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.49x = 2,925.03 × 1,333.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.49x = 3,899,562.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899,562.25/2,120.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.99

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