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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.15, 2,921.15 and 1,371.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.15, 2,921.15 and 1,371.33 is: 1,891.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.15 : 2,921.15 = 1,371.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.15/2,921.15 = 1,371.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.15x = 2,921.15 × 1,371.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.15x = 4,005,853.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005,853.77/2,118.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.20

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