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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.14, 3,160.61 and 1,181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.14, 3,160.61 and 1,181.28 is: 1,773.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.14 : 3,160.61 = 1,181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.14/3,160.61 = 1,181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.14x = 3,160.61 × 1,181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.14x = 3,733,565.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,733,565.38/2,105.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.55

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