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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.36, 3,149.16 and 1,176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.36, 3,149.16 and 1,176.02 is: 1,763.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.36 : 3,149.16 = 1,176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.36/3,149.16 = 1,176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.36x = 3,149.16 × 1,176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.36x = 3,703,459.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,703,459.40/2,100.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.25

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