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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.64, 2,921.06 and 1,232.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.64, 2,921.06 and 1,232.26 is: 1,700.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.64 : 2,921.06 = 1,232.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.64/2,921.06 = 1,232.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.64x = 2,921.06 × 1,232.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.64x = 3,599,505.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,505.40/2,116.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.58

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