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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.64, 4,368.24 and 1,179.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.64, 4,368.24 and 1,179.32 is: 1,769.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.64 : 4,368.24 = 1,179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.64/4,368.24 = 1,179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.64x = 4,368.24 × 1,179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.64x = 5,151,552.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,151,552.80/2,911.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.30

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