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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.44, 3,007.62 and 1,184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.44, 3,007.62 and 1,184.72 is: 1,634.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.44 : 3,007.62 = 1,184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.44/3,007.62 = 1,184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.44x = 3,007.62 × 1,184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.44x = 3,563,187.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,187.57/2,179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.91

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