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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.14, 2,914.74 and 1,180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.14, 2,914.74 and 1,180.64 is: 1,629.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.14 : 2,914.74 = 1,180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.14/2,914.74 = 1,180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.14x = 2,914.74 × 1,180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.14x = 3,441,258.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,441,258.63/2,112.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.28

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