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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.37, 2,775.20 and 1,171.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.37, 2,775.20 and 1,171.55 is: 1,616.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.37 : 2,775.20 = 1,171.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.37/2,775.20 = 1,171.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.37x = 2,775.20 × 1,171.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.37x = 3,251,286.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,251,286.64/2,011.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.46

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