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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.63, 2,928 and 1,177.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.63, 2,928 and 1,177.47 is: 1,624.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.63 : 2,928 = 1,177.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.63/2,928 = 1,177.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.63x = 2,928 × 1,177.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.63x = 3,447,632.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,632.16/2,121.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.99

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