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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.93, 2,922.31 and 1,331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.93, 2,922.31 and 1,331.52 is: 1,837.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.93 : 2,922.31 = 1,331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.93/2,922.31 = 1,331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.93x = 2,922.31 × 1,331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.93x = 3,891,107.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,107.55/2,117.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.22

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