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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.37, 3,157.38 and 1,180.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.37, 3,157.38 and 1,180.71 is: 1,770.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.37 : 3,157.38 = 1,180.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.37/3,157.38 = 1,180.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.37x = 3,157.38 × 1,180.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.37x = 3,727,950.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727,950.14/2,105.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.69

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