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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.46, 2,927.62 and 1,177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.46, 2,927.62 and 1,177.26 is: 1,624.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.46 : 2,927.62 = 1,177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.46/2,927.62 = 1,177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.46x = 2,927.62 × 1,177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.46x = 3,446,569.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,446,569.92/2,121.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.62

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