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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.17, 2,932.71 and 1,180.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.17, 2,932.71 and 1,180.94 is: 1,629.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.17 : 2,932.71 = 1,180.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.17/2,932.71 = 1,180.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.17x = 2,932.71 × 1,180.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.17x = 3,463,339.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,463,339.88/2,125.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.68

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