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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.48, 3,153.42 and 1,177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.48, 3,153.42 and 1,177 is: 1,766.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.48 : 3,153.42 = 1,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.48/3,153.42 = 1,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.48x = 3,153.42 × 1,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.48x = 3,711,575.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,711,575.34/2,101.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.17

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