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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.56, 2,914.06 and 1,180.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.56, 2,914.06 and 1,180.20 is: 1,628.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.56 : 2,914.06 = 1,180.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.56/2,914.06 = 1,180.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.56x = 2,914.06 × 1,180.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.56x = 3,439,173.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,439,173.61/2,111.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.74

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