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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.08, 2,922.94 and 1,221.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.08, 2,922.94 and 1,221.82 is: 1,686.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.08 : 2,922.94 = 1,221.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.08/2,922.94 = 1,221.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.08x = 2,922.94 × 1,221.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.08x = 3,571,306.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,306.55/2,118.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.11

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