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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.34, 2,921.82 and 1,233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.34, 2,921.82 and 1,233 is: 1,701.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.34 : 2,921.82 = 1,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.34/2,921.82 = 1,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.34x = 2,921.82 × 1,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.34x = 3,602,604.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,602,604.06/2,117.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.48

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