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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.42, 2,912.56 and 1,166.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.42, 2,912.56 and 1,166.30 is: 1,609.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.42 : 2,912.56 = 1,166.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.42/2,912.56 = 1,166.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.42x = 2,912.56 × 1,166.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.42x = 3,396,912.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,396,912.17/2,110.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.59

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