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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.73, 2,914.07 and 1,180.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.73, 2,914.07 and 1,180.23 is: 1,628.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.73 : 2,914.07 = 1,180.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.73/2,914.07 = 1,180.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.73x = 2,914.07 × 1,180.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.73x = 3,439,272.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,439,272.84/2,111.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.65

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