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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.27, 2,920.01 and 1,674.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.27, 2,920.01 and 1,674.41 is: 2,309.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.27 : 2,920.01 = 1,674.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.27/2,920.01 = 1,674.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.27x = 2,920.01 × 1,674.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.27x = 4,889,270.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,889,270.97/2,117.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.23

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