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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.93, 2,926.27 and 1,236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.93, 2,926.27 and 1,236.56 is: 1,706.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.93 : 2,926.27 = 1,236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.93/2,926.27 = 1,236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.93x = 2,926.27 × 1,236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.93x = 3,618,508.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,508.43/2,120.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.10

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