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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.73, 2,922.48 and 1,186.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.73, 2,922.48 and 1,186.23 is: 1,637.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.73 : 2,922.48 = 1,186.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.73/2,922.48 = 1,186.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.73x = 2,922.48 × 1,186.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.73x = 3,466,733.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,466,733.45/2,117.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.00

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