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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.68, 3,007.89 and 1,184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.68, 3,007.89 and 1,184.92 is: 1,635.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.68 : 3,007.89 = 1,184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.68/3,007.89 = 1,184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.68x = 3,007.89 × 1,184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.68x = 3,564,109.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,564,109.02/2,179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.15

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