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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.31, 3,167.05 and 794.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.31, 3,167.05 and 794.93 is: 1,192.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.31 : 3,167.05 = 794.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.31/3,167.05 = 794.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.31x = 3,167.05 × 794.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.31x = 2,517,583.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,583.06/2,111.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.43

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