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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.39, 3,167.09 and 1,288.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.39, 3,167.09 and 1,288.02 is: 1,932.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.39 : 3,167.09 = 1,288.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.39/3,167.09 = 1,288.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.39x = 3,167.09 × 1,288.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.39x = 4,079,268.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,079,268.82/2,111.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.03

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