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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.54, 2,930.67 and 1,179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.54, 2,930.67 and 1,179.44 is: 1,627.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.54 : 2,930.67 = 1,179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.54/2,930.67 = 1,179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.54x = 2,930.67 × 1,179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.54x = 3,456,534.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,456,534.77/2,123.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.73

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