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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.13, 2,921.64 and 1,185.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.13, 2,921.64 and 1,185.63 is: 1,636.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.13 : 2,921.64 = 1,185.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.13/2,921.64 = 1,185.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.13x = 2,921.64 × 1,185.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.13x = 3,463,963.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,463,963.50/2,117.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.16

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