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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.55, 2,927.76 and 1,177.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.55, 2,927.76 and 1,177.36 is: 1,624.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.55 : 2,927.76 = 1,177.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.55/2,927.76 = 1,177.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.55x = 2,927.76 × 1,177.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.55x = 3,447,027.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,027.51/2,121.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.77

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