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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.94, 2,928.18 and 1,177.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.94, 2,928.18 and 1,177.73 is: 1,625.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.94 : 2,928.18 = 1,177.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.94/2,928.18 = 1,177.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.94x = 2,928.18 × 1,177.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.94x = 3,448,590.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,590.79/2,121.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.21

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