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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.76, 2,923.70 and 1,234.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.76, 2,923.70 and 1,234.44 is: 1,703.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.76 : 2,923.70 = 1,234.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.76/2,923.70 = 1,234.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.76x = 2,923.70 × 1,234.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.76x = 3,609,132.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,132.23/2,118.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.42

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