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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.67, 2,923.74 and 1,174.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.67, 2,923.74 and 1,174.46 is: 1,620.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.67 : 2,923.74 = 1,174.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.67/2,923.74 = 1,174.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.67x = 2,923.74 × 1,174.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.67x = 3,433,801.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,433,801.06/2,118.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.74

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