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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.49, 2,930.59 and 1,179.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.49, 2,930.59 and 1,179.37 is: 1,627.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.49 : 2,930.59 = 1,179.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.49/2,930.59 = 1,179.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.49x = 2,930.59 × 1,179.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.49x = 3,456,255.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,456,255.07/2,123.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.63

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