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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.39, 2,910.93 and 1,177.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.39, 2,910.93 and 1,177.89 is: 1,625.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.39 : 2,910.93 = 1,177.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.39/2,910.93 = 1,177.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.39x = 2,910.93 × 1,177.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.39x = 3,428,755.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,755.34/2,109.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.47

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