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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.29, 3,167.82 and 1,289.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.29, 3,167.82 and 1,289.59 is: 1,934.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.29 : 3,167.82 = 1,289.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.29/3,167.82 = 1,289.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.29x = 3,167.82 × 1,289.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.29x = 4,085,181.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,085,181.07/2,111.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.92

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