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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.58, 2,916.87 and 1,182.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.58, 2,916.87 and 1,182.08 is: 1,631.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.58 : 2,916.87 = 1,182.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.58/2,916.87 = 1,182.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.58x = 2,916.87 × 1,182.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.58x = 3,447,973.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,973.69/2,113.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.34

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