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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.17, 2,945.16 and 1,177.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.17, 2,945.16 and 1,177.11 is: 1,624.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.17 : 2,945.16 = 1,177.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.17/2,945.16 = 1,177.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.17x = 2,945.16 × 1,177.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.17x = 3,466,777.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,466,777.29/2,134.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.41

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