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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.13, 3,164.67 and 794.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.13, 3,164.67 and 794.55 is: 1,191.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.13 : 3,164.67 = 794.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.13/3,164.67 = 794.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.13x = 3,164.67 × 794.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.13x = 2,514,488.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514,488.55/2,111.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.06

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