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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.71, 2,926.94 and 1,224.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.71, 2,926.94 and 1,224.49 is: 1,690.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.71 : 2,926.94 = 1,224.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.71/2,926.94 = 1,224.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.71x = 2,926.94 × 1,224.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.71x = 3,584,009.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,009.04/2,120.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.01

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