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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.07, 2,920.87 and 1,371.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.07, 2,920.87 and 1,371.60 is: 1,892.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.07 : 2,920.87 = 1,371.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.07/2,920.87 = 1,371.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.07x = 2,920.87 × 1,371.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.07x = 4,006,265.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,006,265.29/2,117.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.36

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