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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.68, 2,931.98 and 1,180.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.68, 2,931.98 and 1,180.51 is: 1,629.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.68 : 2,931.98 = 1,180.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.68/2,931.98 = 1,180.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.68x = 2,931.98 × 1,180.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.68x = 3,461,218.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,461,218.48/2,124.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.06

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