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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.04, 2,910.40 and 1,177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.04, 2,910.40 and 1,177.52 is: 1,624.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.04 : 2,910.40 = 1,177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.04/2,910.40 = 1,177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.04x = 2,910.40 × 1,177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.04x = 3,427,054.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,427,054.21/2,109.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.94

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