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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.68, 2,930.37 and 1,179.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.68, 2,930.37 and 1,179.32 is: 1,627.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.68 : 2,930.37 = 1,179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.68/2,930.37 = 1,179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.68x = 2,930.37 × 1,179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.68x = 3,455,843.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,455,843.95/2,123.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.29

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