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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.10, 2,921.90 and 1,233.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.10, 2,921.90 and 1,233.39 is: 1,702.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.10 : 2,921.90 = 1,233.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.10/2,921.90 = 1,233.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.10x = 2,921.90 × 1,233.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.10x = 3,603,842.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603,842.24/2,117.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.25

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