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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.80, 2,949.79 and 2,117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.80, 2,949.79 and 2,117.80 is: 2,949.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.80 : 2,949.79 = 2,117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.80/2,949.79 = 2,117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.80x = 2,949.79 × 2,117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.80x = 6,247,065.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,247,065.26/2,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,949.79

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