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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.62, 2,921.33 and 1,371.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.62, 2,921.33 and 1,371.82 is: 1,892.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.62 : 2,921.33 = 1,371.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.62/2,921.33 = 1,371.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.62x = 2,921.33 × 1,371.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.62x = 4,007,538.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,007,538.92/2,117.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.47

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