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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.11, 2,928.69 and 1,178.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.11, 2,928.69 and 1,178.21 is: 1,626.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.11 : 2,928.69 = 1,178.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.11/2,928.69 = 1,178.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.11x = 2,928.69 × 1,178.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.11x = 3,450,591.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,591.31/2,122.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.02

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