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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.96, 3,219.78 and 1,173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.96, 3,219.78 and 1,173.64 is: 1,757.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.96 : 3,219.78 = 1,173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.96/3,219.78 = 1,173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.96x = 3,219.78 × 1,173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.96x = 3,778,862.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,778,862.60/2,149.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.64

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