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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.29, 2,927.15 and 1,177.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.29, 2,927.15 and 1,177.05 is: 1,624.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.29 : 2,927.15 = 1,177.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.29/2,927.15 = 1,177.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.29x = 2,927.15 × 1,177.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.29x = 3,445,396.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,445,396.02/2,121.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.20

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