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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.95, 2,921.58 and 1,232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.95, 2,921.58 and 1,232.52 is: 1,700.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.95 : 2,921.58 = 1,232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.95/2,921.58 = 1,232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.95x = 2,921.58 × 1,232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.95x = 3,600,905.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,905.78/2,116.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.99

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