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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.13, 3,175.56 and 1,193.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.13, 3,175.56 and 1,193.49 is: 1,791.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.13 : 3,175.56 = 1,193.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.13/3,175.56 = 1,193.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.13x = 3,175.56 × 1,193.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.13x = 3,789,999.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,789,999.10/2,116.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.01

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