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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.36, 2,913.68 and 1,167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.36, 2,913.68 and 1,167.20 is: 1,610.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.36 : 2,913.68 = 1,167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.36/2,913.68 = 1,167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.36x = 2,913.68 × 1,167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.36x = 3,400,847.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,400,847.30/2,111.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.74

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