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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.40, 3,167.52 and 1,071.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.40, 3,167.52 and 1,071.99 is: 1,608.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.40 : 3,167.52 = 1,071.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.40/3,167.52 = 1,071.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.40x = 3,167.52 × 1,071.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.40x = 3,395,549.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,395,549.76/2,111.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.20

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