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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.08, 3,167.22 and 1,848.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.08, 3,167.22 and 1,848.64 is: 2,773.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.08 : 3,167.22 = 1,848.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.08/3,167.22 = 1,848.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.08x = 3,167.22 × 1,848.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.08x = 5,855,049.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,855,049.58/2,111.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.49

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