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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.19, 3,007.27 and 1,184.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.19, 3,007.27 and 1,184.45 is: 1,634.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.19 : 3,007.27 = 1,184.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.19/3,007.27 = 1,184.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.19x = 3,007.27 × 1,184.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.19x = 3,561,942.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,942.95/2,179.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.53

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