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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.28, 2,913.66 and 1,179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.28, 2,913.66 and 1,179.72 is: 1,628.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.28 : 2,913.66 = 1,179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.28/2,913.66 = 1,179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.28x = 2,913.66 × 1,179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.28x = 3,437,302.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,437,302.98/2,111.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.07

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