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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.51, 2,927.41 and 1,647.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.51, 2,927.41 and 1,647.34 is: 2,274.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.51 : 2,927.41 = 1,647.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.51/2,927.41 = 1,647.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.51x = 2,927.41 × 1,647.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.51x = 4,822,453.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,822,453.89/2,120.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,274.19

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