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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.05, 2,921.94 and 1,734.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.05, 2,921.94 and 1,734.60 is: 2,391.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.05 : 2,921.94 = 1,734.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.05/2,921.94 = 1,734.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.05x = 2,921.94 × 1,734.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.05x = 5,068,397.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,068,397.12/2,119.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.83

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