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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.06, 2,924.25 and 1,174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.06, 2,924.25 and 1,174.84 is: 1,621.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.06 : 2,924.25 = 1,174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.06/2,924.25 = 1,174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.06x = 2,924.25 × 1,174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.06x = 3,435,525.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435,525.87/2,119.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.25

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