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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.91, 2,928.24 and 1,237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.91, 2,928.24 and 1,237.54 is: 1,707.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.91 : 2,928.24 = 1,237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.91/2,928.24 = 1,237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.91x = 2,928.24 × 1,237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.91x = 3,623,814.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,623,814.13/2,121.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.81

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