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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.62, 3,155.90 and 1,179.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.62, 3,155.90 and 1,179.81 is: 1,769.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.62 : 3,155.90 = 1,179.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.62/3,155.90 = 1,179.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.62x = 3,155.90 × 1,179.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.62x = 3,723,356.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,723,356.48/2,103.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.98

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