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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.52, 2,925.36 and 1,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.52, 2,925.36 and 1,281 is: 1,767.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.52 : 2,925.36 = 1,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.52/2,925.36 = 1,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.52x = 2,925.36 × 1,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.52x = 3,747,386.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,747,386.16/2,120.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.20

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