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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.80, 2,921.40 and 1,232.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.80, 2,921.40 and 1,232.55 is: 1,701.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.80 : 2,921.40 = 1,232.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.80/2,921.40 = 1,232.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.80x = 2,921.40 × 1,232.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.80x = 3,600,771.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,771.57/2,116.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.04

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