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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.13, 3,156.20 and 1,178.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.13, 3,156.20 and 1,178.30 is: 1,767.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.13 : 3,156.20 = 1,178.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.13/3,156.20 = 1,178.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.13x = 3,156.20 × 1,178.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.13x = 3,718,956.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,956.88/2,104.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.45

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