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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.71, 2,911.34 and 1,165.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.71, 2,911.34 and 1,165.47 is: 1,608.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.71 : 2,911.34 = 1,165.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.71/2,911.34 = 1,165.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.71x = 2,911.34 × 1,165.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.71x = 3,393,073.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,393,073.60/2,109.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.32

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