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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.50, 3,177.92 and 1,299.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.50, 3,177.92 and 1,299.08 is: 1,945.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.50 : 3,177.92 = 1,299.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.50/3,177.92 = 1,299.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.50x = 3,177.92 × 1,299.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.50x = 4,128,372.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,372.31/2,121.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.97

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