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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.62, 4,401.99 and 1,179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.62, 4,401.99 and 1,179.80 is: 1,769.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.62 : 4,401.99 = 1,179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.62/4,401.99 = 1,179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.62x = 4,401.99 × 1,179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.62x = 5,193,445.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,193,445.79/2,934.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.72

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