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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.37, 2,920.41 and 1,233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.37, 2,920.41 and 1,233.12 is: 1,700.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.37 : 2,920.41 = 1,233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.37/2,920.41 = 1,233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.37x = 2,920.41 × 1,233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.37x = 3,601,215.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,601,215.98/2,117.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.80

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