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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.20, 3,007.29 and 1,184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.20, 3,007.29 and 1,184.48 is: 1,634.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.20 : 3,007.29 = 1,184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.20/3,007.29 = 1,184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.20x = 3,007.29 × 1,184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.20x = 3,562,074.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,562,074.86/2,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.58

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