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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.64, 3,126.96 and 1,173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.64, 3,126.96 and 1,173.28 is: 1,759.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.64 : 3,126.96 = 1,173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.64/3,126.96 = 1,173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.64x = 3,126.96 × 1,173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.64x = 3,668,799.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668,799.63/2,084.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.92

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