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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.99, 2,998.73 and 1,178.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.99, 2,998.73 and 1,178.30 is: 1,626.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.99 : 2,998.73 = 1,178.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.99/2,998.73 = 1,178.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.99x = 2,998.73 × 1,178.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.99x = 3,533,403.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,533,403.56/2,172.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.06

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