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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.44, 2,908.56 and 1,176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.44, 2,908.56 and 1,176 is: 1,623.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.44 : 2,908.56 = 1,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.44/2,908.56 = 1,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.44x = 2,908.56 × 1,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.44x = 3,420,466.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,420,466.56/2,107.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.04

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