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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.92, 3,008.29 and 1,185.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.92, 3,008.29 and 1,185.19 is: 1,635.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.92 : 3,008.29 = 1,185.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.92/3,008.29 = 1,185.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.92x = 3,008.29 × 1,185.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.92x = 3,565,395.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,565,395.23/2,179.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.57

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