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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.08, 3,169.62 and 1,186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.08, 3,169.62 and 1,186.48 is: 1,781.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.08 : 3,169.62 = 1,186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.08/3,169.62 = 1,186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.08x = 3,169.62 × 1,186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.08x = 3,760,690.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,760,690.74/2,111.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.41

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