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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.76, 3,174.96 and 1,293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.76, 3,174.96 and 1,293.44 is: 1,940.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.76 : 3,174.96 = 1,293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.76/3,174.96 = 1,293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.76x = 3,174.96 × 1,293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.76x = 4,106,620.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,106,620.26/2,116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.05

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