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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.15, 2,913.39 and 1,179.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.15, 2,913.39 and 1,179.65 is: 1,627.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.15 : 2,913.39 = 1,179.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.15/2,913.39 = 1,179.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.15x = 2,913.39 × 1,179.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.15x = 3,436,780.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,436,780.51/2,111.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.92

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