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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.60, 3,179.40 and 1,146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.60, 3,179.40 and 1,146.16 is: 1,719.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.60 : 3,179.40 = 1,146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.60/3,179.40 = 1,146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.60x = 3,179.40 × 1,146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.60x = 3,644,101.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,101.10/2,119.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.24

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