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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.18, 2,919.35 and 1,370.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.18, 2,919.35 and 1,370.39 is: 1,890.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.18 : 2,919.35 = 1,370.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.18/2,919.35 = 1,370.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.18x = 2,919.35 × 1,370.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.18x = 4,000,636.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,000,636.88/2,116.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.50

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