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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.27, 3,163.05 and 1,185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.27, 3,163.05 and 1,185.44 is: 1,775.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.27 : 3,163.05 = 1,185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.27/3,163.05 = 1,185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.27x = 3,163.05 × 1,185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.27x = 3,749,590.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749,590.18/2,111.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.99

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