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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.10, 2,920.24 and 1,171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.10, 2,920.24 and 1,171.92 is: 1,617.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.10 : 2,920.24 = 1,171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.10/2,920.24 = 1,171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.10x = 2,920.24 × 1,171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.10x = 3,422,287.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,422,287.66/2,116.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.26

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