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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.06, 2,922.48 and 1,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.06, 2,922.48 and 1,233.60 is: 1,702.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.06 : 2,922.48 = 1,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.06/2,922.48 = 1,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.06x = 2,922.48 × 1,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.06x = 3,605,171.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605,171.33/2,118.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.11

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