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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.25, 3,007.41 and 1,184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.25, 3,007.41 and 1,184.58 is: 1,634.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.25 : 3,007.41 = 1,184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.25/3,007.41 = 1,184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.25x = 3,007.41 × 1,184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.25x = 3,562,517.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,562,517.74/2,179.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.74

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