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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.15, 2,922.89 and 1,173.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.15, 2,922.89 and 1,173.83 is: 1,619.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.15 : 2,922.89 = 1,173.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.15/2,922.89 = 1,173.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.15x = 2,922.89 × 1,173.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.15x = 3,430,955.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430,955.49/2,118.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.79

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