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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111, 3,165.57 and 1,624.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111, 3,165.57 and 1,624.38 is: 2,435.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111 : 3,165.57 = 1,624.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111/3,165.57 = 1,624.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111x = 3,165.57 × 1,624.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111x = 5,142,088.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,142,088.60/2,111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.85

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