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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.10, 3,170.11 and 1,188.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.10, 3,170.11 and 1,188.85 is: 1,781.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.10 : 3,170.11 = 1,188.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.10/3,170.11 = 1,188.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.10x = 3,170.11 × 1,188.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.10x = 3,768,785.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,768,785.27/2,116.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.01

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