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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.20, 3,169.72 and 2,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.20, 3,169.72 and 2,117.20 is: 3,169.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.20 : 3,169.72 = 2,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.20/3,169.72 = 2,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.20x = 3,169.72 × 2,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.20x = 6,710,931.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,710,931.18/2,117.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.72

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