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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.13, 2,922.34 and 1,279.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.13, 2,922.34 and 1,279.10 is: 1,764.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.13 : 2,922.34 = 1,279.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.13/2,922.34 = 1,279.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.13x = 2,922.34 × 1,279.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.13x = 3,737,965.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,737,965.09/2,118.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.75

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