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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.79, 3,178.58 and 1,194.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.79, 3,178.58 and 1,194.53 is: 1,789.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.79 : 3,178.58 = 1,194.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.79/3,178.58 = 1,194.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.79x = 3,178.58 × 1,194.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.79x = 3,796,909.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,796,909.17/2,121.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.48

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