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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.83, 3,159.20 and 1,181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.83, 3,159.20 and 1,181.58 is: 1,770.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.83 : 3,159.20 = 1,181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.83/3,159.20 = 1,181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.83x = 3,159.20 × 1,181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.83x = 3,732,825.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732,825.83/2,108.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.09

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