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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.66, 3,152.67 and 1,177.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.66, 3,152.67 and 1,177.18 is: 1,765.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.66 : 3,152.67 = 1,177.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.66/3,152.67 = 1,177.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.66x = 3,152.67 × 1,177.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.66x = 3,711,260.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,711,260.07/2,101.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.87

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