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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.24, 2,911.92 and 1,178.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.24, 2,911.92 and 1,178.56 is: 1,626.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.24 : 2,911.92 = 1,178.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.24/2,911.92 = 1,178.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.24x = 2,911.92 × 1,178.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.24x = 3,431,872.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431,872.44/2,110.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.29

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