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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.41, 3,176.88 and 1,129.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.41, 3,176.88 and 1,129.19 is: 1,694.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.41 : 3,176.88 = 1,129.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.41/3,176.88 = 1,129.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.41x = 3,176.88 × 1,129.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.41x = 3,587,285.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,587,285.24/2,117.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.19

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