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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.89, 2,915.85 and 1,181.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.89, 2,915.85 and 1,181.39 is: 1,630.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.89 : 2,915.85 = 1,181.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.89/2,915.85 = 1,181.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.89x = 2,915.85 × 1,181.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.89x = 3,444,756.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,444,756.03/2,112.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.35

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