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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.52, 3,180.90 and 1,298.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.52, 3,180.90 and 1,298.28 is: 1,947.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.52 : 3,180.90 = 1,298.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.52/3,180.90 = 1,298.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.52x = 3,180.90 × 1,298.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.52x = 4,129,698.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,129,698.85/2,120.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.49

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