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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.97, 2,923.07 and 1,233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.97, 2,923.07 and 1,233.78 is: 1,702.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.97 : 2,923.07 = 1,233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.97/2,923.07 = 1,233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.97x = 2,923.07 × 1,233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.97x = 3,606,419.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,419.14/2,117.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.77

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