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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.43, 2,910.85 and 1,177.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.43, 2,910.85 and 1,177.75 is: 1,625.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.43 : 2,910.85 = 1,177.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.43/2,910.85 = 1,177.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.43x = 2,910.85 × 1,177.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.43x = 3,428,253.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,253.59/2,109.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.20

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