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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.70, 2,921.94 and 1,278.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.70, 2,921.94 and 1,278.18 is: 1,763.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.70 : 2,921.94 = 1,278.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.70/2,921.94 = 1,278.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.70x = 2,921.94 × 1,278.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.70x = 3,734,765.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,734,765.27/2,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.60

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