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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.18, 2,998.98 and 1,178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.18, 2,998.98 and 1,178.44 is: 1,626.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.18 : 2,998.98 = 1,178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.18/2,998.98 = 1,178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.18x = 2,998.98 × 1,178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.18x = 3,534,117.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,534,117.99/2,173.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.24

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