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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.72, 2,923.85 and 1,187.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.72, 2,923.85 and 1,187.22 is: 1,638.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.72 : 2,923.85 = 1,187.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.72/2,923.85 = 1,187.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.72x = 2,923.85 × 1,187.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.72x = 3,471,253.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,253.20/2,118.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.37

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