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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.84, 2,930.60 and 1,179.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.84, 2,930.60 and 1,179.56 is: 1,627.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.84 : 2,930.60 = 1,179.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.84/2,930.60 = 1,179.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.84x = 2,930.60 × 1,179.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.84x = 3,456,818.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,456,818.54/2,123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.63

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