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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.92, 2,921.35 and 1,185.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.92, 2,921.35 and 1,185.42 is: 1,635.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.92 : 2,921.35 = 1,185.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.92/2,921.35 = 1,185.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.92x = 2,921.35 × 1,185.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.92x = 3,463,026.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,463,026.72/2,116.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.88

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