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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.56, 2,927.90 and 1,177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.56, 2,927.90 and 1,177.44 is: 1,624.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.56 : 2,927.90 = 1,177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.56/2,927.90 = 1,177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.56x = 2,927.90 × 1,177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.56x = 3,447,420.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,420.69/2,121.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.95

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