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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.17, 2,925.83 and 1,176.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.17, 2,925.83 and 1,176.11 is: 1,623.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.17 : 2,925.83 = 1,176.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.17/2,925.83 = 1,176.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.17x = 2,925.83 × 1,176.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.17x = 3,441,083.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,441,083.29/2,120.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.02

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