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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.39, 2,927.53 and 1,177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.39, 2,927.53 and 1,177.12 is: 1,624.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.39 : 2,927.53 = 1,177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.39/2,927.53 = 1,177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.39x = 2,927.53 × 1,177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.39x = 3,446,036.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,446,036.16/2,121.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.42

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