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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.28, 2,923.25 and 1,174.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.28, 2,923.25 and 1,174.09 is: 1,620.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.28 : 2,923.25 = 1,174.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.28/2,923.25 = 1,174.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.28x = 2,923.25 × 1,174.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.28x = 3,432,158.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432,158.59/2,118.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.26

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