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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.81, 2,926.76 and 1,176.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.81, 2,926.76 and 1,176.55 is: 1,623.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.81 : 2,926.76 = 1,176.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.81/2,926.76 = 1,176.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.81x = 2,926.76 × 1,176.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.81x = 3,443,466.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,466.28/2,120.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.66

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