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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.28, 2,926.98 and 1,237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.28, 2,926.98 and 1,237.24 is: 1,707.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.28 : 2,926.98 = 1,237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.28/2,926.98 = 1,237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.28x = 2,926.98 × 1,237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.28x = 3,621,376.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,621,376.74/2,121.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.17

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