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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.21, 2,913.46 and 1,179.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.21, 2,913.46 and 1,179.71 is: 1,627.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.21 : 2,913.46 = 1,179.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.21/2,913.46 = 1,179.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.21x = 2,913.46 × 1,179.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.21x = 3,437,017.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,437,017.43/2,111.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.99

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