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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.20, 2,913.60 and 1,179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.20, 2,913.60 and 1,179.52 is: 1,627.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.20 : 2,913.60 = 1,179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.20/2,913.60 = 1,179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.20x = 2,913.60 × 1,179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.20x = 3,436,649.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,436,649.47/2,111.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.82

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