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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.63, 3,170.61 and 1,190.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.63, 3,170.61 and 1,190.81 is: 1,784.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.63 : 3,170.61 = 1,190.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.63/3,170.61 = 1,190.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.63x = 3,170.61 × 1,190.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.63x = 3,775,602.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,775,602.02/2,115.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.62

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