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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.20, 3,167.70 and 1,331.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.20, 3,167.70 and 1,331.80 is: 1,998.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.20 : 3,167.70 = 1,331.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.20/3,167.70 = 1,331.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.20x = 3,167.70 × 1,331.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.20x = 4,218,742.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,218,742.86/2,111.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.27

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