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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.16, 2,920.62 and 1,369.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.16, 2,920.62 and 1,369.80 is: 1,889.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.16 : 2,920.62 = 1,369.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.16/2,920.62 = 1,369.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.16x = 2,920.62 × 1,369.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.16x = 4,000,665.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,000,665.28/2,117.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.64

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