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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.83, 2,928.01 and 1,237.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.83, 2,928.01 and 1,237.49 is: 1,707.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.83 : 2,928.01 = 1,237.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.83/2,928.01 = 1,237.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.83x = 2,928.01 × 1,237.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.83x = 3,623,383.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,623,383.09/2,121.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.67

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