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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.10, 3,168.68 and 1,803.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.10, 3,168.68 and 1,803.30 is: 2,706.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.10 : 3,168.68 = 1,803.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.10/3,168.68 = 1,803.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.10x = 3,168.68 × 1,803.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.10x = 5,714,071.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,714,071.63/2,111.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,706.68

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