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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.18, 2,919.54 and 1,231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.18, 2,919.54 and 1,231.66 is: 1,699.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.18 : 2,919.54 = 1,231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.18/2,919.54 = 1,231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.18x = 2,919.54 × 1,231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.18x = 3,595,880.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,880.64/2,116.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.23

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