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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.42, 3,072.22 and 1,183.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.42, 3,072.22 and 1,183.10 is: 1,771.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.42 : 3,072.22 = 1,183.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.42/3,072.22 = 1,183.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.42x = 3,072.22 × 1,183.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.42x = 3,634,725.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,634,725.16/2,051.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.81

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