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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.78, 3,167.66 and 1,175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.78, 3,167.66 and 1,175.30 is: 1,762.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.78 : 3,167.66 = 1,175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.78/3,167.66 = 1,175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.78x = 3,167.66 × 1,175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.78x = 3,722,950.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722,950.80/2,111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.94

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