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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.78, 2,912.82 and 1,179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.78, 2,912.82 and 1,179.28 is: 1,627.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.78 : 2,912.82 = 1,179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.78/2,912.82 = 1,179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.78x = 2,912.82 × 1,179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.78x = 3,435,030.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435,030.37/2,110.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.37

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