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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.12, 3,170.58 and 1,141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.12, 3,170.58 and 1,141.80 is: 1,709.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.12 : 3,170.58 = 1,141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.12/3,170.58 = 1,141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.12x = 3,170.58 × 1,141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.12x = 3,620,168.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,620,168.24/2,118.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.14

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