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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.17, 2,923.25 and 1,233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.17, 2,923.25 and 1,233.78 is: 1,702.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.17 : 2,923.25 = 1,233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.17/2,923.25 = 1,233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.17x = 2,923.25 × 1,233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.17x = 3,606,641.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,641.22/2,118.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.72

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