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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.99, 2,921.76 and 1,320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.99, 2,921.76 and 1,320.44 is: 1,822.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.99 : 2,921.76 = 1,320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.99/2,921.76 = 1,320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.99x = 2,921.76 × 1,320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.99x = 3,858,008.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,858,008.77/2,116.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.40

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