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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.79, 3,172.43 and 1,191.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.79, 3,172.43 and 1,191.96 is: 1,785.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.79 : 3,172.43 = 1,191.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.79/3,172.43 = 1,191.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.79x = 3,172.43 × 1,191.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.79x = 3,781,400.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,781,400.24/2,117.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.54

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