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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.55, 2,921.18 and 2,023.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.55, 2,921.18 and 2,023.11 is: 2,792.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.55 : 2,921.18 = 2,023.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.55/2,921.18 = 2,023.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.55x = 2,921.18 × 2,023.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.55x = 5,909,869.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,909,869.73/2,116.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,792.22

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