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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.67, 2,921.81 and 1,895.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.67, 2,921.81 and 1,895.22 is: 2,616.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.67 : 2,921.81 = 1,895.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.67/2,921.81 = 1,895.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.67x = 2,921.81 × 1,895.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.67x = 5,537,463.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,537,463.27/2,116.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,616.13

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