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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.78, 2,923.39 and 1,372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.78, 2,923.39 and 1,372.38 is: 1,894.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.78 : 2,923.39 = 1,372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.78/2,923.39 = 1,372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.78x = 2,923.39 × 1,372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.78x = 4,011,992.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,011,992.72/2,117.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.43

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