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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.59, 3,007.82 and 1,184.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.59, 3,007.82 and 1,184.87 is: 1,635.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.59 : 3,007.82 = 1,184.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.59/3,007.82 = 1,184.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.59x = 3,007.82 × 1,184.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.59x = 3,563,860.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,860.64/2,179.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.11

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