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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.41, 2,912.37 and 1,178.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.41, 2,912.37 and 1,178.91 is: 1,626.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.41 : 2,912.37 = 1,178.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.41/2,912.37 = 1,178.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.41x = 2,912.37 × 1,178.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.41x = 3,433,422.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,433,422.12/2,110.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.90

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