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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.13, 2,775.29 and 1,171.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.13, 2,775.29 and 1,171.88 is: 1,617.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.13 : 2,775.29 = 1,171.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.13/2,775.29 = 1,171.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.13x = 2,775.29 × 1,171.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.13x = 3,252,300.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,300.99/2,011.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.15

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