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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.17, 2,921.79 and 1,185.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.17, 2,921.79 and 1,185.67 is: 1,636.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.17 : 2,921.79 = 1,185.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.17/2,921.79 = 1,185.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.17x = 2,921.79 × 1,185.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.17x = 3,464,278.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,464,278.75/2,117.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.28

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