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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.88, 2,921.38 and 1,232.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.88, 2,921.38 and 1,232.54 is: 1,700.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.88 : 2,921.38 = 1,232.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.88/2,921.38 = 1,232.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.88x = 2,921.38 × 1,232.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.88x = 3,600,700.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,700.02/2,116.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.95

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