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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.32, 2,921.90 and 1,233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.32, 2,921.90 and 1,233.72 is: 1,702.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.32 : 2,921.90 = 1,233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.32/2,921.90 = 1,233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.32x = 2,921.90 × 1,233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.32x = 3,604,806.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,806.47/2,117.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.53

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