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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.69, 2,927.93 and 1,177.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.69, 2,927.93 and 1,177.45 is: 1,624.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.69 : 2,927.93 = 1,177.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.69/2,927.93 = 1,177.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.69x = 2,927.93 × 1,177.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.69x = 3,447,491.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,491.18/2,121.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.88

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