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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.13, 3,000.33 and 1,179.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.13, 3,000.33 and 1,179.45 is: 1,627.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.13 : 3,000.33 = 1,179.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.13/3,000.33 = 1,179.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.13x = 3,000.33 × 1,179.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.13x = 3,538,739.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,538,739.22/2,174.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.66

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