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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.60, 3,164.87 and 1,185.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.60, 3,164.87 and 1,185.35 is: 1,775.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.60 : 3,164.87 = 1,185.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.60/3,164.87 = 1,185.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.60x = 3,164.87 × 1,185.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.60x = 3,751,456.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,751,456.90/2,112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.75

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