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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.04, 4,366.20 and 1,179.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.04, 4,366.20 and 1,179.68 is: 1,769.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.04 : 4,366.20 = 1,179.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.04/4,366.20 = 1,179.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.04x = 4,366.20 × 1,179.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.04x = 5,150,718.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,150,718.82/2,911.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.37

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