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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.69, 2,930.52 and 1,179.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.69, 2,930.52 and 1,179.39 is: 1,627.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.69 : 2,930.52 = 1,179.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.69/2,930.52 = 1,179.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.69x = 2,930.52 × 1,179.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.69x = 3,456,225.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,456,225.98/2,123.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.47

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