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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.99, 2,920.48 and 1,371.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.99, 2,920.48 and 1,371.19 is: 1,891.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.99 : 2,920.48 = 1,371.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.99/2,920.48 = 1,371.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.99x = 2,920.48 × 1,371.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.99x = 4,004,522.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004,522.24/2,116.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.61

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