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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.77, 2,929.43 and 1,178.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.77, 2,929.43 and 1,178.58 is: 1,626.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.77 : 2,929.43 = 1,178.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.77/2,929.43 = 1,178.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.77x = 2,929.43 × 1,178.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.77x = 3,452,567.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,452,567.61/2,122.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.44

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