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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.14, 2,910.60 and 1,177.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.14, 2,910.60 and 1,177.64 is: 1,625.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.14 : 2,910.60 = 1,177.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.14/2,910.60 = 1,177.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.14x = 2,910.60 × 1,177.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.14x = 3,427,638.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,427,638.98/2,109.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.14

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