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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.15, 3,000.36 and 1,179.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.15, 3,000.36 and 1,179.47 is: 1,627.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.15 : 3,000.36 = 1,179.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.15/3,000.36 = 1,179.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.15x = 3,000.36 × 1,179.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.15x = 3,538,819.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,538,819.61/2,174.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.68

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