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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.50, 2,922.24 and 1,233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.50, 2,922.24 and 1,233.16 is: 1,701.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.50 : 2,922.24 = 1,233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.50/2,922.24 = 1,233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.50x = 2,922.24 × 1,233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.50x = 3,603,589.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603,589.48/2,117.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.81

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