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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.66, 2,924.34 and 1,279.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.66, 2,924.34 and 1,279.44 is: 1,765.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.66 : 2,924.34 = 1,279.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.66/2,924.34 = 1,279.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.66x = 2,924.34 × 1,279.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.66x = 3,741,517.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,741,517.57/2,118.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.98

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