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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.58, 2,926.43 and 1,236.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.58, 2,926.43 and 1,236.47 is: 1,706.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.58 : 2,926.43 = 1,236.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.58/2,926.43 = 1,236.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.58x = 2,926.43 × 1,236.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.58x = 3,618,422.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,422.09/2,120.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.34

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