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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.93, 3,170.66 and 1,176.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.93, 3,170.66 and 1,176.66 is: 1,765.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.93 : 3,170.66 = 1,176.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.93/3,170.66 = 1,176.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.93x = 3,170.66 × 1,176.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.93x = 3,730,782.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,730,782.91/2,112.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.69

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