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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.68, 2,926.02 and 1,236.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.68, 2,926.02 and 1,236.47 is: 1,706.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.68 : 2,926.02 = 1,236.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.68/2,926.02 = 1,236.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.68x = 2,926.02 × 1,236.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.68x = 3,617,925.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,617,925.96/2,120.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.02

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