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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.98, 2,998.69 and 1,178.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.98, 2,998.69 and 1,178.25 is: 1,625.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.98 : 2,998.69 = 1,178.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.98/2,998.69 = 1,178.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.98x = 2,998.69 × 1,178.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.98x = 3,533,206.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,533,206.49/2,172.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.97

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