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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.37, 4,401.62 and 1,179.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.37, 4,401.62 and 1,179.55 is: 1,769.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.37 : 4,401.62 = 1,179.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.37/4,401.62 = 1,179.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.37x = 4,401.62 × 1,179.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.37x = 5,191,902.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,191,902.97/2,934.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.34

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