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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.33, 2,920.49 and 1,277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.33, 2,920.49 and 1,277.04 is: 1,762.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.33 : 2,920.49 = 1,277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.33/2,920.49 = 1,277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.33x = 2,920.49 × 1,277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.33x = 3,729,582.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,729,582.55/2,116.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.29

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