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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.82, 2,998.49 and 1,178.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.82, 2,998.49 and 1,178.13 is: 1,625.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.82 : 2,998.49 = 1,178.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.82/2,998.49 = 1,178.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.82x = 2,998.49 × 1,178.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.82x = 3,532,611.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,532,611.02/2,172.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.82

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