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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.96, 2,932.45 and 1,180.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.96, 2,932.45 and 1,180.81 is: 1,629.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.96 : 2,932.45 = 1,180.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.96/2,932.45 = 1,180.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.96x = 2,932.45 × 1,180.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.96x = 3,462,645.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,462,645.72/2,124.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.51

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