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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.30, 3,150.46 and 1,176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.30, 3,150.46 and 1,176.80 is: 1,765.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.30 : 3,150.46 = 1,176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.30/3,150.46 = 1,176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.30x = 3,150.46 × 1,176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.30x = 3,707,461.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707,461.33/2,100.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.21

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