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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.31, 2,913.69 and 1,167.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.31, 2,913.69 and 1,167.15 is: 1,610.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.31 : 2,913.69 = 1,167.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.31/2,913.69 = 1,167.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.31x = 2,913.69 × 1,167.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.31x = 3,400,713.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,400,713.28/2,111.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.71

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