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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.17, 2,914.83 and 1,326.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.17, 2,914.83 and 1,326.21 is: 1,830.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.17 : 2,914.83 = 1,326.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.17/2,914.83 = 1,326.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.17x = 2,914.83 × 1,326.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.17x = 3,865,676.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,865,676.69/2,112.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.20

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