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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.81, 2,915.77 and 1,181.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.81, 2,915.77 and 1,181.31 is: 1,630.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.81 : 2,915.77 = 1,181.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.81/2,915.77 = 1,181.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.81x = 2,915.77 × 1,181.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.81x = 3,444,428.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,444,428.26/2,112.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.26

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