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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.62, 2,920.80 and 1,172.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.62, 2,920.80 and 1,172.39 is: 1,617.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.62 : 2,920.80 = 1,172.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.62/2,920.80 = 1,172.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.62x = 2,920.80 × 1,172.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.62x = 3,424,324.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424,324.01/2,116.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.83

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