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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.47, 3,165.60 and 1,188.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.47, 3,165.60 and 1,188.54 is: 1,780.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.47 : 3,165.60 = 1,188.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.47/3,165.60 = 1,188.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.47x = 3,165.60 × 1,188.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.47x = 3,762,442.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,762,442.22/2,113.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.22

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