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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.05, 3,170.29 and 1,190.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.05, 3,170.29 and 1,190.42 is: 1,786.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.05 : 3,170.29 = 1,190.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.05/3,170.29 = 1,190.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.05x = 3,170.29 × 1,190.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.05x = 3,773,976.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,773,976.62/2,113.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.03

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