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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.84, 2,924.52 and 1,374.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.84, 2,924.52 and 1,374.80 is: 1,895.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.84 : 2,924.52 = 1,374.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.84/2,924.52 = 1,374.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.84x = 2,924.52 × 1,374.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.84x = 4,020,630.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,020,630.10/2,120.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.77

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