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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.92, 3,175.74 and 1,181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.92, 3,175.74 and 1,181.14 is: 1,771.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.92 : 3,175.74 = 1,181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.92/3,175.74 = 1,181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.92x = 3,175.74 × 1,181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.92x = 3,750,993.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,993.54/2,117.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.07

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