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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.81, 2,912.87 and 1,166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.81, 2,912.87 and 1,166.56 is: 1,609.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.81 : 2,912.87 = 1,166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.81/2,912.87 = 1,166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.81x = 2,912.87 × 1,166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.81x = 3,398,037.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,398,037.63/2,110.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.83

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