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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.10, 2,919.45 and 1,231.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.10, 2,919.45 and 1,231.70 is: 1,699.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.10 : 2,919.45 = 1,231.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.10/2,919.45 = 1,231.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.10x = 2,919.45 × 1,231.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.10x = 3,595,886.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,886.57/2,116.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.30

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