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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.48, 3,177.56 and 1,298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.48, 3,177.56 and 1,298.24 is: 1,943.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.48 : 3,177.56 = 1,298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.48/3,177.56 = 1,298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.48x = 3,177.56 × 1,298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.48x = 4,125,234.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,125,234.77/2,122.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.59

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