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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.46, 2,922.41 and 1,320.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.46, 2,922.41 and 1,320.90 is: 1,823.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.46 : 2,922.41 = 1,320.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.46/2,922.41 = 1,320.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.46x = 2,922.41 × 1,320.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.46x = 3,860,204.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,860,204.76/2,117.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.04

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