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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.66, 3,151.17 and 1,176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.66, 3,151.17 and 1,176.18 is: 1,764.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.66 : 3,151.17 = 1,176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.66/3,151.17 = 1,176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.66x = 3,151.17 × 1,176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.66x = 3,706,343.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,343.13/2,100.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.37

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