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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.33, 3,007.46 and 1,184.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.33, 3,007.46 and 1,184.59 is: 1,634.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.33 : 3,007.46 = 1,184.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.33/3,007.46 = 1,184.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.33x = 3,007.46 × 1,184.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.33x = 3,562,596.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,562,596.85/2,179.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.72

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