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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.51, 2,920.81 and 1,232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.51, 2,920.81 and 1,232.60 is: 1,701.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.51 : 2,920.81 = 1,232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.51/2,920.81 = 1,232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.51x = 2,920.81 × 1,232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.51x = 3,600,184.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,184.24/2,116.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.00

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