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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.20, 3,160.51 and 1,565.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.20, 3,160.51 and 1,565.80 is: 2,344.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.20 : 3,160.51 = 1,565.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.20/3,160.51 = 1,565.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.20x = 3,160.51 × 1,565.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.20x = 4,948,726.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,948,726.56/2,111.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.03

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