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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.24, 2,972.96 and 1,223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.24, 2,972.96 and 1,223.04 is: 1,687.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.24 : 2,972.96 = 1,223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.24/2,972.96 = 1,223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.24x = 2,972.96 × 1,223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.24x = 3,636,049.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,636,049.00/2,154.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.86

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