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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.38, 3,165.16 and 1,000.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.38, 3,165.16 and 1,000.10 is: 1,499.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.38 : 3,165.16 = 1,000.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.38/3,165.16 = 1,000.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.38x = 3,165.16 × 1,000.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.38x = 3,165,491.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165,491.07/2,111.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.25

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