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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.38, 2,910.94 and 1,177.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.38, 2,910.94 and 1,177.88 is: 1,625.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.38 : 2,910.94 = 1,177.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.38/2,910.94 = 1,177.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.38x = 2,910.94 × 1,177.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.38x = 3,428,720.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,720.51/2,109.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.47

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