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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.50, 2,920.10 and 1,371.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.50, 2,920.10 and 1,371.03 is: 1,891.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.50 : 2,920.10 = 1,371.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.50/2,920.10 = 1,371.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.50x = 2,920.10 × 1,371.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.50x = 4,003,537.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,003,537.85/2,116.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.58

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