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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.72, 2,926.86 and 1,514.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.72, 2,926.86 and 1,514.60 is: 2,090.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.72 : 2,926.86 = 1,514.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.72/2,926.86 = 1,514.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.72x = 2,926.86 × 1,514.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.72x = 4,433,007.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433,007.52/2,120.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090.34

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