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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.26, 2,916.38 and 1,181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.26, 2,916.38 and 1,181.76 is: 1,630.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.26 : 2,916.38 = 1,181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.26/2,916.38 = 1,181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.26x = 2,916.38 × 1,181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.26x = 3,446,461.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,446,461.23/2,113.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.87

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