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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.06, 2,911.89 and 1,178.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.06, 2,911.89 and 1,178.56 is: 1,626.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.06 : 2,911.89 = 1,178.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.06/2,911.89 = 1,178.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.06x = 2,911.89 × 1,178.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.06x = 3,431,837.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431,837.08/2,110.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.42

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