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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.88, 2,930.85 and 1,179.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.88, 2,930.85 and 1,179.67 is: 1,627.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.88 : 2,930.85 = 1,179.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.88/2,930.85 = 1,179.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.88x = 2,930.85 × 1,179.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.88x = 3,457,435.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457,435.82/2,123.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.89

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