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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.60, 2,922.42 and 1,835.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.60, 2,922.42 and 1,835.72 is: 2,533.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.60 : 2,922.42 = 1,835.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.60/2,922.42 = 1,835.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.60x = 2,922.42 × 1,835.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.60x = 5,364,744.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,364,744.84/2,117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.41

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