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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.38, 4,401.60 and 1,179.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.38, 4,401.60 and 1,179.54 is: 1,769.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.38 : 4,401.60 = 1,179.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.38/4,401.60 = 1,179.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.38x = 4,401.60 × 1,179.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.38x = 5,191,863.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,191,863.26/2,934.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.32

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