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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.15, 3,007.17 and 1,184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.15, 3,007.17 and 1,184.40 is: 1,634.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.15 : 3,007.17 = 1,184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.15/3,007.17 = 1,184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.15x = 3,007.17 × 1,184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.15x = 3,561,692.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,692.15/2,179.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.44

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