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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.80, 2,921.20 and 1,277.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.80, 2,921.20 and 1,277.54 is: 1,763.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.80 : 2,921.20 = 1,277.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.80/2,921.20 = 1,277.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.80x = 2,921.20 × 1,277.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.80x = 3,731,949.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,949.85/2,116.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.01

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