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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.08, 3,168.55 and 1,071.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.08, 3,168.55 and 1,071.80 is: 1,608.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.08 : 3,168.55 = 1,071.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.08/3,168.55 = 1,071.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.08x = 3,168.55 × 1,071.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.08x = 3,396,051.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,396,051.89/2,111.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.68

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