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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.06, 2,920.65 and 1,418.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.06, 2,920.65 and 1,418.66 is: 1,957.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.06 : 2,920.65 = 1,418.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.06/2,920.65 = 1,418.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.06x = 2,920.65 × 1,418.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.06x = 4,143,409.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,143,409.33/2,117.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.15

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