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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.08, 3,162.24 and 1,182.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.08, 3,162.24 and 1,182.92 is: 1,774.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.08 : 3,162.24 = 1,182.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.08/3,162.24 = 1,182.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.08x = 3,162.24 × 1,182.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.08x = 3,740,676.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,740,676.94/2,108.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.45

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