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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.05, 2,926.86 and 1,236.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.05, 2,926.86 and 1,236.93 is: 1,706.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.05 : 2,926.86 = 1,236.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.05/2,926.86 = 1,236.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.05x = 2,926.86 × 1,236.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.05x = 3,620,320.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,620,320.94/2,121.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.85

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