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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.79, 2,923.98 and 1,322.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.79, 2,923.98 and 1,322.33 is: 1,825.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.79 : 2,923.98 = 1,322.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.79/2,923.98 = 1,322.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.79x = 2,923.98 × 1,322.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.79x = 3,866,451.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,866,451.85/2,117.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.70

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