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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.34, 3,230.82 and 1,179.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.34, 3,230.82 and 1,179.18 is: 1,769.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.34 : 3,230.82 = 1,179.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.34/3,230.82 = 1,179.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.34x = 3,230.82 × 1,179.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.34x = 3,809,718.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,809,718.33/2,153.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.21

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