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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.82, 3,223.35 and 1,176.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.82, 3,223.35 and 1,176.61 is: 1,764.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.82 : 3,223.35 = 1,176.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.82/3,223.35 = 1,176.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.82x = 3,223.35 × 1,176.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.82x = 3,792,609.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,792,609.73/2,149.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.15

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