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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.16, 2,895.75 and 2,083.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.16, 2,895.75 and 2,083.14 is: 2,849.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.16 : 2,895.75 = 2,083.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.16/2,895.75 = 2,083.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.16x = 2,895.75 × 2,083.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.16x = 6,032,252.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,032,252.66/2,117.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,849.22

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