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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.60, 2,913.96 and 1,180.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.60, 2,913.96 and 1,180.10 is: 1,628.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.60 : 2,913.96 = 1,180.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.60/2,913.96 = 1,180.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.60x = 2,913.96 × 1,180.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.60x = 3,438,764.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,438,764.20/2,111.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.51

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