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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.67, 2,911.50 and 1,165.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.67, 2,911.50 and 1,165.64 is: 1,608.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.67 : 2,911.50 = 1,165.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.67/2,911.50 = 1,165.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.67x = 2,911.50 × 1,165.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.67x = 3,393,760.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,393,760.86/2,109.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.67

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