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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.08, 2,910.48 and 1,177.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.08, 2,910.48 and 1,177.76 is: 1,625.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.08 : 2,910.48 = 1,177.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.08/2,910.48 = 1,177.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.08x = 2,910.48 × 1,177.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.08x = 3,427,846.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,427,846.92/2,109.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.28

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