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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.46, 2,911.08 and 1,177.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.46, 2,911.08 and 1,177.96 is: 1,625.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.46 : 2,911.08 = 1,177.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.46/2,911.08 = 1,177.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.46x = 2,911.08 × 1,177.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.46x = 3,429,135.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,429,135.80/2,109.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.60

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