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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.36, 3,176.94 and 1,337.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.36, 3,176.94 and 1,337.19 is: 2,005.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.36 : 3,176.94 = 1,337.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.36/3,176.94 = 1,337.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.36x = 3,176.94 × 1,337.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.36x = 4,248,172.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,248,172.40/2,118.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.41

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