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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.44, 2,922.06 and 1,185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.44, 2,922.06 and 1,185.94 is: 1,636.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.44 : 2,922.06 = 1,185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.44/2,922.06 = 1,185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.44x = 2,922.06 × 1,185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.44x = 3,465,387.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,465,387.84/2,117.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.59

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