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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.40, 2,921.94 and 1,233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.40, 2,921.94 and 1,233.06 is: 1,701.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.40 : 2,921.94 = 1,233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.40/2,921.94 = 1,233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.40x = 2,921.94 × 1,233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.40x = 3,602,927.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,602,927.34/2,117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.58

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