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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.54, 2,927.06 and 1,225.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.54, 2,927.06 and 1,225.16 is: 1,690.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.54 : 2,927.06 = 1,225.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.54/2,927.06 = 1,225.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.54x = 2,927.06 × 1,225.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.54x = 3,586,122.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586,122.62/2,121.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.34

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