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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.06, 2,920.87 and 1,371.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.06, 2,920.87 and 1,371.59 is: 1,892.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.06 : 2,920.87 = 1,371.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.06/2,920.87 = 1,371.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.06x = 2,920.87 × 1,371.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.06x = 4,006,236.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,006,236.08/2,117.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.36

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