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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.23, 2,999.03 and 1,178.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.23, 2,999.03 and 1,178.51 is: 1,626.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.23 : 2,999.03 = 1,178.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.23/2,999.03 = 1,178.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.23x = 2,999.03 × 1,178.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.23x = 3,534,365.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,534,365.96/2,173.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.32

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