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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.14, 3,152.85 and 1,179.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.14, 3,152.85 and 1,179.31 is: 1,766.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.14 : 3,152.85 = 1,179.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.14/3,152.85 = 1,179.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.14x = 3,152.85 × 1,179.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.14x = 3,718,187.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,187.53/2,105.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.24

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