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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.48, 3,007.68 and 1,184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.48, 3,007.68 and 1,184.80 is: 1,635.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.48 : 3,007.68 = 1,184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.48/3,007.68 = 1,184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.48x = 3,007.68 × 1,184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.48x = 3,563,499.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,499.26/2,179.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.02

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