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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.20, 2,906.90 and 1,721.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.20, 2,906.90 and 1,721.20 is: 2,363.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.20 : 2,906.90 = 1,721.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.20/2,906.90 = 1,721.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.20x = 2,906.90 × 1,721.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.20x = 5,003,356.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,003,356.28/2,117.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.19

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