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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.65, 2,922.18 and 1,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.65, 2,922.18 and 1,277.60 is: 1,763.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.65 : 2,922.18 = 1,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.65/2,922.18 = 1,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.65x = 2,922.18 × 1,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.65x = 3,733,357.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,733,357.77/2,116.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.80

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