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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.48, 3,159.24 and 1,182.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.48, 3,159.24 and 1,182.45 is: 1,773.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.48 : 3,159.24 = 1,182.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.48/3,159.24 = 1,182.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.48x = 3,159.24 × 1,182.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.48x = 3,735,643.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,643.34/2,106.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.41

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