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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.15, 3,167.18 and 1,071.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.15, 3,167.18 and 1,071.29 is: 1,607.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.15 : 3,167.18 = 1,071.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.15/3,167.18 = 1,071.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.15x = 3,167.18 × 1,071.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.15x = 3,392,962.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,392,962.91/2,111.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.16

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