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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.36, 3,176.76 and 1,192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.36, 3,176.76 and 1,192.72 is: 1,790.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.36 : 3,176.76 = 1,192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.36/3,176.76 = 1,192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.36x = 3,176.76 × 1,192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.36x = 3,788,985.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,788,985.19/2,116.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,790.33

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