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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.26, 2,920.46 and 1,232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.26, 2,920.46 and 1,232.60 is: 1,700.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.26 : 2,920.46 = 1,232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.26/2,920.46 = 1,232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.26x = 2,920.46 × 1,232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.26x = 3,599,738.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,738.23/2,116.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.99

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