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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.50, 2,927.73 and 1,324.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.50, 2,927.73 and 1,324.13 is: 1,828.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.50 : 2,927.73 = 1,324.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.50/2,927.73 = 1,324.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.50x = 2,927.73 × 1,324.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.50x = 3,876,695.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876,695.12/2,120.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.20

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