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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.27, 2,913.56 and 1,179.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.27, 2,913.56 and 1,179.77 is: 1,628.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.27 : 2,913.56 = 1,179.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.27/2,913.56 = 1,179.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.27x = 2,913.56 × 1,179.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.27x = 3,437,342.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,437,342.54/2,111.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.09

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