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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.75, 2,912.84 and 1,179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.75, 2,912.84 and 1,179.25 is: 1,627.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.75 : 2,912.84 = 1,179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.75/2,912.84 = 1,179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.75x = 2,912.84 × 1,179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.75x = 3,434,966.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,434,966.57/2,110.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.37

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