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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.38, 2,924.97 and 1,531

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.38, 2,924.97 and 1,531 is: 2,114.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.38 : 2,924.97 = 1,531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.38/2,924.97 = 1,531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.38x = 2,924.97 × 1,531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.38x = 4,478,129.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,478,129.07/2,117.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114.94

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