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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.25, 2,928.66 and 1,178.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.25, 2,928.66 and 1,178.04 is: 1,625.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.25 : 2,928.66 = 1,178.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.25/2,928.66 = 1,178.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.25x = 2,928.66 × 1,178.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.25x = 3,450,078.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,078.63/2,122.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.67

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