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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.37, 2,775.40 and 1,171.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.37, 2,775.40 and 1,171.94 is: 1,617.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.37 : 2,775.40 = 1,171.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.37/2,775.40 = 1,171.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.37x = 2,775.40 × 1,171.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.37x = 3,252,585.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,585.47/2,011.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.10

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