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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.43, 2,931.58 and 1,180.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.43, 2,931.58 and 1,180.15 is: 1,628.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.43 : 2,931.58 = 1,180.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.43/2,931.58 = 1,180.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.43x = 2,931.58 × 1,180.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.43x = 3,459,693.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,693.86/2,124.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.53

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