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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.63, 2,922.42 and 1,233.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.63, 2,922.42 and 1,233.29 is: 1,701.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.63 : 2,922.42 = 1,233.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.63/2,922.42 = 1,233.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.63x = 2,922.42 × 1,233.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.63x = 3,604,170.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,170.58/2,117.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.99

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