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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.63, 3,177.55 and 1,276.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.63, 3,177.55 and 1,276.34 is: 1,909.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.63 : 3,177.55 = 1,276.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.63/3,177.55 = 1,276.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.63x = 3,177.55 × 1,276.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.63x = 4,055,654.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,055,654.74/2,123.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.77

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