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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.48, 3,150.05 and 1,177.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.48, 3,150.05 and 1,177.23 is: 1,762.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.48 : 3,150.05 = 1,177.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.48/3,150.05 = 1,177.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.48x = 3,150.05 × 1,177.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.48x = 3,708,327.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,708,327.48/2,104.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.12

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