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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.33, 2,931.61 and 1,180.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.33, 2,931.61 and 1,180.20 is: 1,628.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.33 : 2,931.61 = 1,180.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.33/2,931.61 = 1,180.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.33x = 2,931.61 × 1,180.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.33x = 3,459,896.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,896.38/2,124.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.70

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