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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.94, 3,176.91 and 1,143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.94, 3,176.91 and 1,143.82 is: 1,715.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.94 : 3,176.91 = 1,143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.94/3,176.91 = 1,143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.94x = 3,176.91 × 1,143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.94x = 3,633,797.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,633,797.31/2,117.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.72

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