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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.84, 2,914.32 and 1,180.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.84, 2,914.32 and 1,180.40 is: 1,628.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.84 : 2,914.32 = 1,180.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.84/2,914.32 = 1,180.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.84x = 2,914.32 × 1,180.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.84x = 3,440,063.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,440,063.33/2,111.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.94

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