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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.18, 3,168.68 and 1,071.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.18, 3,168.68 and 1,071.90 is: 1,608.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.18 : 3,168.68 = 1,071.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.18/3,168.68 = 1,071.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.18x = 3,168.68 × 1,071.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.18x = 3,396,502.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,396,502.73/2,111.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.82

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