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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.95, 2,914.49 and 1,180.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.95, 2,914.49 and 1,180.45 is: 1,629.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.95 : 2,914.49 = 1,180.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.95/2,914.49 = 1,180.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.95x = 2,914.49 × 1,180.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.95x = 3,440,409.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,440,409.72/2,111.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.02

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