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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.81, 2,933.44 and 1,181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.81, 2,933.44 and 1,181.44 is: 1,630.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.81 : 2,933.44 = 1,181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.81/2,933.44 = 1,181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.81x = 2,933.44 × 1,181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.81x = 3,465,683.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,465,683.35/2,125.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.29

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