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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.08, 2,913.54 and 1,179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.08, 2,913.54 and 1,179.40 is: 1,627.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.08 : 2,913.54 = 1,179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.08/2,913.54 = 1,179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.08x = 2,913.54 × 1,179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.08x = 3,436,229.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,436,229.08/2,111.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.71

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