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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.24, 3,154.32 and 1,180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.24, 3,154.32 and 1,180.24 is: 1,769.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.24 : 3,154.32 = 1,180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.24/3,154.32 = 1,180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.24x = 3,154.32 × 1,180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.24x = 3,722,854.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722,854.64/2,104.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.22

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