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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.62, 2,922.46 and 1,173.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.62, 2,922.46 and 1,173.45 is: 1,619.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.62 : 2,922.46 = 1,173.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.62/2,922.46 = 1,173.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.62x = 2,922.46 × 1,173.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.62x = 3,429,360.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,429,360.69/2,117.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.44

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