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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.08, 2,896.72 and 1,167.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.08, 2,896.72 and 1,167.58 is: 1,611.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.08 : 2,896.72 = 1,167.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.08/2,896.72 = 1,167.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.08x = 2,896.72 × 1,167.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.08x = 3,382,152.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,382,152.34/2,099.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.25

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