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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.54, 2,927.23 and 1,335.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.54, 2,927.23 and 1,335.09 is: 1,842.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.54 : 2,927.23 = 1,335.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.54/2,927.23 = 1,335.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.54x = 2,927.23 × 1,335.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.54x = 3,908,115.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,908,115.50/2,121.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.11

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