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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.25, 2,915.04 and 1,180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.25, 2,915.04 and 1,180.75 is: 1,629.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.25 : 2,915.04 = 1,180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.25/2,915.04 = 1,180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.25x = 2,915.04 × 1,180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.25x = 3,441,933.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,441,933.48/2,112.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.51

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