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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.62, 3,169.11 and 1,188.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.62, 3,169.11 and 1,188.10 is: 1,783.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.62 : 3,169.11 = 1,188.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.62/3,169.11 = 1,188.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.62x = 3,169.11 × 1,188.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.62x = 3,765,219.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,219.59/2,111.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.10

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