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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.33, 2,918.46 and 1,517.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.33, 2,918.46 and 1,517.81 is: 2,093.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.33 : 2,918.46 = 1,517.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.33/2,918.46 = 1,517.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.33x = 2,918.46 × 1,517.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.33x = 4,429,675.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,429,675.07/2,116.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.10

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