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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.89, 2,917.23 and 1,182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.89, 2,917.23 and 1,182.39 is: 1,631.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.89 : 2,917.23 = 1,182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.89/2,917.23 = 1,182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.89x = 2,917.23 × 1,182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.89x = 3,449,303.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,449,303.58/2,113.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.73

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