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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.32, 2,913.74 and 1,167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.32, 2,913.74 and 1,167.27 is: 1,610.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.32 : 2,913.74 = 1,167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.32/2,913.74 = 1,167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.32x = 2,913.74 × 1,167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.32x = 3,401,121.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,121.29/2,111.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.90

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