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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.83, 2,923.49 and 1,234.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.83, 2,923.49 and 1,234.10 is: 1,702.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.83 : 2,923.49 = 1,234.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.83/2,923.49 = 1,234.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.83x = 2,923.49 × 1,234.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.83x = 3,607,889.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607,889.40/2,118.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.78

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