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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.80, 3,178.58 and 1,194.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.80, 3,178.58 and 1,194.54 is: 1,789.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.80 : 3,178.58 = 1,194.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.80/3,178.58 = 1,194.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.80x = 3,178.58 × 1,194.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.80x = 3,796,940.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,796,940.95/2,121.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.49

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