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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.61, 2,912.61 and 1,166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.61, 2,912.61 and 1,166.50 is: 1,609.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.61 : 2,912.61 = 1,166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.61/2,912.61 = 1,166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.61x = 2,912.61 × 1,166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.61x = 3,397,561.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397,561.02/2,110.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.76

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