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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.42, 2,922.19 and 1,173.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.42, 2,922.19 and 1,173.26 is: 1,619.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.42 : 2,922.19 = 1,173.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.42/2,922.19 = 1,173.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.42x = 2,922.19 × 1,173.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.42x = 3,428,476.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,476.57/2,117.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.17

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