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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.48, 3,007.70 and 1,184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.48, 3,007.70 and 1,184.77 is: 1,634.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.48 : 3,007.70 = 1,184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.48/3,007.70 = 1,184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.48x = 3,007.70 × 1,184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.48x = 3,563,411.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,411.77/2,179.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.98

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