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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.64, 3,167.10 and 1,188.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.64, 3,167.10 and 1,188.81 is: 1,780.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.64 : 3,167.10 = 1,188.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.64/3,167.10 = 1,188.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.64x = 3,167.10 × 1,188.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.64x = 3,765,080.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,080.15/2,114.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.48

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