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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.93, 2,932.32 and 1,180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.93, 2,932.32 and 1,180.76 is: 1,629.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.93 : 2,932.32 = 1,180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.93/2,932.32 = 1,180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.93x = 2,932.32 × 1,180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.93x = 3,462,358.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,462,358.83/2,124.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.40

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