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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.34, 2,917.08 and 1,526.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.34, 2,917.08 and 1,526.88 is: 2,103.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.34 : 2,917.08 = 1,526.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.34/2,917.08 = 1,526.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.34x = 2,917.08 × 1,526.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.34x = 4,454,031.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,454,031.11/2,117.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.60

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