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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.72, 2,914.13 and 1,180.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.72, 2,914.13 and 1,180.22 is: 1,628.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.72 : 2,914.13 = 1,180.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.72/2,914.13 = 1,180.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.72x = 2,914.13 × 1,180.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.72x = 3,439,312.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,439,312.64/2,111.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.68

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