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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.40, 3,167.10 and 2,082.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.40, 3,167.10 and 2,082.60 is: 3,123.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.40 : 3,167.10 = 2,082.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.40/3,167.10 = 2,082.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.40x = 3,167.10 × 2,082.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.40x = 6,595,802.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,595,802.46/2,111.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.90

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