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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.74, 2,922.57 and 1,173.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.74, 2,922.57 and 1,173.53 is: 1,619.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.74 : 2,922.57 = 1,173.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.74/2,922.57 = 1,173.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.74x = 2,922.57 × 1,173.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.74x = 3,429,710.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,429,710.05/2,117.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.52

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