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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.02, 3,169.78 and 2,072.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.02, 3,169.78 and 2,072.14 is: 3,111.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.02 : 3,169.78 = 2,072.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.02/3,169.78 = 2,072.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.02x = 3,169.78 × 2,072.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.02x = 6,568,227.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,568,227.93/2,111.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.40

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